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Texas Christian University

TCU

Fort Worth, Texas 76129

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Texas Christian University is a private institution in Fort Worth with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1303, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 10.9K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

86% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,424 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,531.

Established
1873
Motto
Disciplina est Facultas
Mascot
Horned Frog
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Big 12 Conference (Big XII)
Division
Division I

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43%Acceptance
1303SAT Avg
10,919Students
14:1Student:Faculty
86%Grad Rate
$68,424Earnings 10yr
$33,531Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Texas Christian University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate42.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1303

Reading & WritingMid: 620
580690
MathMid: 620
570685

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

42.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1303

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$57,220
Room & Board$14,800
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$72,778
Average Net Price$33,531
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,531
$30–48K$12,341
$48–75K$18,714
$75–110K$32,933
$110K+$49,598

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$33,531

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

75.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

83

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (142)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
10,919
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 4%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate85.6%
Freshman Retention94.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$60,435
8 Years$67,491
10 Years$68,424

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,600
Men
$74,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#97
Forbes
#120
Wall Street Journal
#29

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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