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Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX · City · 11,026 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in the vibrant city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University (TCU) is best known for seamlessly blending the spirited energy and high-profile athletics of a major Division I school with the personalized, supportive environment of a mid-sized campus. Undergraduates thrive in nationally recognized academic divisions, most notably the highly ranked Neeley School of Business, the prestigious John V. Roach Honors College, and top-tier programs in nursing and the health sciences. The student experience is defined by an active campus life, a dominant culture of "Purple Pride," and a collaborative community where the average class size is just 22 students. What truly sets TCU apart is its unique Horned Frog identity and the "Frog Family" philosophy, which translates into a tight-knit campus environment and a powerhouse alumni network eager to help graduates launch their careers.

Location
Fort Worth, TX, 76129 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
23 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$76,604
Avg net price
$36,660
Room & board
$16,700
Tuition
$61,740
Books & supplies
$800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,956
$30–48k
$16,980
$48–75k
$17,940
$75–110k
$34,990
$110k+
$53,450
Admissions
Admit rate
44%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1298
Reading 580680
Math 560670
ACT midpoint
29
Composite 2631
English 2634
Math 2530
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Texas Christian University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
86%
4-yr on-time completion
74%
1st-yr retention
93%
Transfer-out rate
12%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
83%
Transferred
14%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
3%
Median earnings (6yr)
$60,435
Median earnings (10yr)
$68,424
Median debt
$21,500
Monthly loan payment
$228
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,750$26,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,000
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
14%
First-generation
20%
Median family income
$73,000
Independent students
13%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
19%
Black
4%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$60,435
10 years after entry
$68,424
Finance and Financial Management Services216
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing169
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication150
Marketing143
Accounting and Related Services126
Business Administration, Management and Operations122
Economics121
Communication and Media Studies119
Psychology, General117
Political Science and Government91
Real Estate85
Biology, General83
Criminal Justice and Corrections71
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations65
Computer Systems Analysis59
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations58
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Institutional
Endowment
$2.6B
Classification
R2: High Research
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$13,971/mo
Instructional spend/student
$20,405
Federal loan rate
25%

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