Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, Texas
TCU
#107 National Colleges
47.12%
Admission Rate
Somewhat Selective
9,442 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in
- Four-year, large, primarily residential
- Religious Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Texas Christian University (TCU) is a private research university in Fort Worth, Texas. It was established in 1873 by brothers Addison and Randolph Clark as the Add-Ran Male & Female College. It is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
The campus is located on 272 acres (110 ha) about 3 miles (5 km) from downtown Fort Worth. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Disciples of Christ. The university consists of eight constituent colleges and schools and has a classical liberal arts curriculum. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".TCU's mascot is Superfrog, based on the Texas state reptile—the horned frog. For most varsity sports, TCU competes in the Big 12 conference of the NCAA's Division I. As of Fall 2020, the university enrolls around 11,379 students, with 9,704 being undergraduates.
"Texas Christian University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Christian_University.
The campus is located on 272 acres (110 ha) about 3 miles (5 km) from downtown Fort Worth. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Disciples of Christ. The university consists of eight constituent colleges and schools and has a classical liberal arts curriculum. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".TCU's mascot is Superfrog, based on the Texas state reptile—the horned frog. For most varsity sports, TCU competes in the Big 12 conference of the NCAA's Division I. As of Fall 2020, the university enrolls around 11,379 students, with 9,704 being undergraduates.
"Texas Christian University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Christian_University.
Location
City
Fort Worth, Texas
Locale
City: Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Region
Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 23.2% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 16.0% |
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 12.9% |
| Social Sciences | 10.0% |
| Psychology | 5.1% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 4.7% |
| Education | 4.5% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 4.3% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 3.3% |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | 2.6% |
| Engineering | 2.5% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 1.5% |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | 1.4% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | 1.2% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 1.0% |
| History | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | 0.9% |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | 0.8% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 0.8% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 0.6% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 0.6% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 0.4% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 0.0% |
Cost
Tuition
$49,250.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
28.70%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$36,811.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1288
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 680 | 625 | 570 |
| Verbal | 670 | 625 | 580 |
ACT Scores
28
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 29 | 27 | 24 |
| English | 34 | 30 | 25 |
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