Texas Christian University

10 Interesting Facts about Texas Christian University

1. Texas Christian University (TCU) is a private university located in Fort Worth, Texas. It was founded in 1873 and is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
2. TCU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including business, communication, fine arts, humanities, science, engineering, education, and more.
3. The university is known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to providing a high-quality education. TCU is classified as a Doctoral University with Higher Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
4. TCU has a beautiful campus spanning over 300 acres in a suburban setting. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, landscaped grounds, and state-of-the-art facilities, including research labs, performance venues, libraries, and sports facilities.
5. TCU Horned Frogs, the university’s athletic teams, compete in NCAA Division I sports, primarily in the Big 12 Conference. The university offers a wide range of athletic programs, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, and more.
6. The university places a strong emphasis on personal attention and small class sizes, allowing for interactive and engaging learning experiences. The faculty at TCU are dedicated to teaching, mentoring, and fostering intellectual growth and development in students.
7. TCU has a strong commitment to community engagement and service. The university encourages students to participate in volunteer work, service-learning projects, and social justice initiatives, fostering a sense of social responsibility and ethical leadership.
8. The campus community at TCU is diverse and inclusive. The university values diversity and provides resources, support, and programming to create an inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
9. TCU has a strong network of alumni who have excelled in various fields, including business, arts, education, healthcare, and more. The university offers career services, internships, and networking opportunities to connect students with successful alumni and professionals.
10. TCU is located in Fort Worth, a vibrant city known for its cultural attractions, arts scene, outdoor activities, and economic opportunities. The university collaborates with local businesses, organizations, and government agencies, providing students with internship placements, research opportunities, and community engagement experiences.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

54%

SAT Range	1130-1350
ACT Range	26-31
Application Fee	$50
SAT/ACT	Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA	Required
Accepts Common App	Yes

Tuition & Fee

Tuition based on 12-18 hours of enrollment for fall and spring semesters	$57,130
Student Government Association (required of all students)	$90
Housing / Typical first-year rate	$8,700
Food / Cost for a basic meal plan	$6,100
Book and supply costs vary by student. This is an estimate based on data from the TCU Bookstore.	$800
Total Fall and Spring Estimated Direct Cost	$72,820

All Programs

Accounting
BBA, MAc, Minor, Professional Program

Actuarial Science
Minor

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
DNP

Aerospace Studies
Military Commission

African American and Africana Studies
Minor

Allied Health Sciences
BS

Anthropology
BA, Minor

Architectural Lighting Design
Minor

Art Education
BFA

Art History
BA, MA, Minor

Arts Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Certificate

Asian Studies
Minor

Astronomy & Physics
BS, Minor

Athletic Training
MSAT

Biochemistry
BS

Biology
BS, BA, Minor, MS, MA, PhD

Brass
BM, BME, MM, DMA, Artist Diploma

British Colonial and Post-Colonial Studies
Minor

Business Analytics
MS

Business Information Systems
BBA

Chemistry
BS, BA, Minor, MS, MA, PhD

Child Development
BS, BA, Minor

Chinese
Minor

Classical Studies
Minor

Clinical Nurse Specialist
DNP, Certificate

Collaborative Piano
MM

Communication Studies
BA, BS, Minor, MS

Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies
BA, Minor, Certificate

Computer Information Technology
BS, Minor

Computer Science
BS, Minor

Conducting
MM, DMA

Counseling and Counselor Education
MEd, PhD

Creative Writing
Minor

Criminal Justice
BS, Minor, MS, LEAD Certificate

Curriculum Studies
PhD

Curriculum and Instruction
MEd

Dance
BFA

Data Science
BS, Minor

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Studies
BS, Minor

Design Studies
BS

Developmental Trauma
MS

Dietetics
BS, MS

Digital Culture and Data Analytics
Minor

Early Childhood-6th Grade Education
BSE, MEd

Earth Systems Science
BS

Economics
BA, BS, Minor

Educational Leadership
MEd, EdD, PhD, MBA/EdD, MBA/PhD

Educational Studies
BSE

Energy MBA
MBA

Energy Technology & Management
Minor, Certificate

Engineering
BS

English
BA, Minor, MA, PhD

Entrepreneurship and Innovation
BBA, MBA, Minor

Environmental Science
BS, Minor, MS, MA, MEM

Executive MBA
MBA

Family Nurse Practitioner
DNP, Certificate

Fashion Merchandising
BS

Film, Television and Digital Media
BA, BS, Minor

Finance
BBA, MBA, Minor

Finance With Real Estate
BBA

Food Management
BS

French
BA, Minor, Teaching Certificate

General Business
Minor

General Studies
BGS

Geography
BA, BS, Minor

Geology
BS, BA, MS, Certificate

German
BA, Minor

Global Business
Minor

Graphic Design
BFA

Health & Fitness
BS, Minor

Health Communication and Media
MINOR

Health Sciences
PhD

History
BA, Minor, Teacher Certificate, MA, PhD

Human-Animal Relationships
Minor

Interdisciplinary Inquiry
BA, BS

Interior Design
BFA

International Economics
BA, Minor

International Relations
BA, Minor

Italian
Minor

Journalism
BA, BS, Minor

Kinesiology
MS

Latin American Studies
BA

Latinx Studies
Minor

Managing People and Organizations
BBA, MBA

Marketing
BBA, MBA

Master of Liberal Arts
MLA

Mathematics
BA, BS, Minor, MAT, MS, PhD

Middle East Studies
Minor

Middle School Education
BSE, MEd

Military Science
Military Commission

Modern Language Studies
BA

Movement Science
BS, Minor

Music
BA, BM, Minor, MM, MMEd, DMA, Artist Diploma

Music Education
BME, MME

Music Theory & Composition
BM, MM, DMA, Artist Diploma

Musicology
MM

Neuroscience
BS

Nurse Anesthesia
DNP-A, Certificate

Nursing
BS

Nursing Education
MSN, Certificate

Nutrition
BS, Minor

Organ & Church Music
BM, MM, DMA, Artist Diploma

Percussion
BM, BME, MM, DMA, Artist Diploma

Philosophy
BA, BS, Minor

Physical Education
BS, Minor

Physics
BS, BA, Minor, MA, MS, PhD

Piano
BM, MM, DMA, Artist Diploma

Piano Pedagogy
BM, MM, MMEd, DMA

Political Science
BA, BS, Minor, Teaching Certificate

Post-Master’s DNP
DNP

Pre-Health Professions Track
Program

Professional MBA
MBA

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
DNP

Psychology
BS, BA, Minor, MA, MS, PhD

Ranch Management
BS, Minor, Certificate

Religion
BA, Minor

Rhetoric and Composition
PhD

Science Education
PhD

Secondary Education
BSE, MEd

Social Work
BSW, MSW, Minor

Sociology
BA, BS, Minor, Teaching Certificate

Spanish and Hispanic Studies
BA, Minor, Certification

Special Education
MA, Certification

Speech-Language Pathology
BS, MS, Minor

Strategic Communication
BS, MS

Strings
BM, BME, MM, DMA, Artist Diploma

Studio Art
BFA, BA, Minor, MFA

Supply and Value Chain Management
BBA, MBA, MS, Certificate

Sustainability
Minor

Theatre
BFA, BA

Urban Studies
Minor

Voice
BM, BME, MM, DMA, Artist Diploma

Women & Gender Studies
BA, BS, Minor, Graduate Certificate

Woodwinds
BM, BME, MM, DMA, Artist Diploma

Writing
BA, Minor

Youth Advocacy and Educational Studies
BS

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

10,523 Undergrads

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Part-Time Undergrads

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