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Texas Christian University is one of the leading colleges in Texas with the acceptance rate of 54%. Deadlines for application are Early Decision - November 1 and Early Decision II - February 1 and Early Action - November 1 and Regular - February 1 . For more information, call 817-257-7490 or send email at visit@tcu.edu.

19782 Enrolled 54% Acceptance Rate 26 - 31 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 19,782
    • Average HS GPA: N/A
    • Acceptance Rate: 54%

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    570 - 670
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    560 - 680
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    26 - 31

  • Deadlines

    Early Decision
    November 1
    Early Decision II
    February 1
    Early Action
    November 1
    Regular
    February 1

Academics

  • Majors

    AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
    Farm/Farm and Ranch Management.
    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    Asian Studies/Civilization.
    Ethnic Studies.
    Italian Studies.
    Latin American Studies.
    Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
    Women's Studies.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Biophysics.
    Neuroscience.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Actuarial Science.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
    Fashion Merchandising.
    Finance, General.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
    Management Science.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    Real Estate.
    Selling Skills and Sales Operations.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Advertising.
    Journalism.
    Mass Communication/Media Studies.
    Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
    Public Relations/Image Management.
    Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other.
    Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
    Information Technology.
    EDUCATION.
    Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching.
    Art Teacher Education.
    Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
    Secondary Education and Teaching.
    Social Studies Teacher Education.
    ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.
    ENGINEERING.
    Engineering, General.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    Writing, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Chinese Language and Literature.
    French Language and Literature.
    German Language and Literature.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Athletic Training/Trainer.
    Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist.
    Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other.
    Dietetics/Dietitian.
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
    Movement Therapy and Movement Education.
    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
    Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    History, Other.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Mathematics and Computer Science.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
    Natural Sciences.
    Nutrition Sciences.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Science.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
    Sports Studies.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    Religion/Religious Studies.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other.
    Astrophysics.
    Chemistry, General.
    Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Developmental and Child Psychology.
    Psychology, General.
    Psychology, Other.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Social Work.
    Youth Services/Administration.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Economics, General.
    Geography.
    International Economics.
    International Relations and Affairs.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    Urban Studies/Affairs.
    THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
    Religious/Sacred Music.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Acting.
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
    Ballet.
    Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
    Dance, General.
    Design and Visual Communications, General.
    Directing and Theatrical Production.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Fine and Studio Arts Management.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Graphic Design.
    Interior Design.
    Keyboard Instruments.
    Music Performance, General.
    Music Theory and Composition.
    Music, General.
    Musical Theatre.
    Painting.
    Photography.
    Printmaking.
    Sculpture.
    Stringed Instruments.
    Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
    Voice and Opera.

  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Diploma
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate
    • Post-Master's certificate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Al Michaels
    NBC Sports Commentator
    Kate Spade
    Designer, Owner of Kate Spade LLC
    Barbara Barrett
    25th Secretary of the U.S. Air Force
    Phil Mickelson
    Professional Golfer
    Pat Tillman
    Professional Football Player
    Michael Burns
    Vice Chairman, Lionsgate Entertainment Corp.
    Christine Devine
    Anchor, FOX 11, Los Angeles

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Dec 1

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
    • Forms CSSProfile
    • Forms Divorced Parent

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $53890
    Required Fees
    $90
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $900
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $3070
    Transportation for Commuters
    $1174
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $14250

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal and Institutional
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Federal Nursing Loans
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    • State Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 89/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    10222
    Foreign Countries Represented
    64

  • Demographics

    • Asian 2.41%
    • African-American 4.61%
    • Hispanic 15.98%
    • Caucasian 66.79%
    • Male 40%
    • Female 60%
    • Аre out of state 51

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    49%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 98/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    95%
    Campus Environment
    Large Urban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    275
    Number of Honor Societies
    16
    Number of Social Sororities
    20

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division I
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (10)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Diving
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (13)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Diving
    • Equestrian Sports
    • Golf
    • Riflery
    • Sand Volleyball
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Health
    Womens Center
    LGBT Support Groups: www.diversity.tcu.edu/lgbtq.asp
    Minority Support Groups: www.diversity.tcu.edu
    Army ROTC Offered on-campus Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    N/A

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    70%
    Graduate in 5 years
    81%
    Graduate in 6 years
    82%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    • Regional Alumni
    Opportunities at School
    • Experiential
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    $56800
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    $100900
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    $58400
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    $106300
    Percent High Job Meaning
    54%
    Percent STEM
    9%
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 86/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Monday-Friday
      • some Saturdays
      • 8am-5pm
      • 8am-noon
      • 817-257-7490
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: 2 hours

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      Schedule varies - call for appointment
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