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Texas Christian University

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: 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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

7500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

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

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Programs (142)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#120

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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History & Fun Facts

•Clark, first founded Texas Christian University.
•This educational institution, known as the Male Female Seminary of Fort Worth, was in operation from 1869 to 1874.
•To realize this vision, they procured five city blocks in downtown Fort Worth in 1869.
•But from 1867 to 1874, the character of Fort Worth changed substantially due to the commercial influence of the Chisholm Trail, the principal route for moving Texas cattle to the Kansas rail heads.
•By 1872, it had acquired it the nickname of "Hell's Half Acre".

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M

33 mi(57 min)

Austinpop. 960K

170 mi(295 min)

Houstonpop. 2.3M

235 mi(407 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth23 mi

AUS Austin174 mi

OKC Oklahoma City186 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1579 mi · ~45h 37m drive

New York, NY1401 mi · ~40h 28m drive

Hartford, CT1488 mi · ~42h 59m drive

Providence, RI1552 mi · ~44h 50m drive

Albany, NY1455 mi · ~42h 2m drive

Syracuse, NY1354 mi · ~39h 7m drive

Rochester, NY1291 mi · ~37h 18m drive

Buffalo, NY1226 mi · ~35h 25m drive

Philadelphia, PA1329 mi · ~38h 24m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1099 mi · ~31h 45m drive

Harrisburg, PA1248 mi · ~36h 3m drive

Newark, NJ1394 mi · ~40h 16m drive

Washington, DC1214 mi · ~35h 4m drive

Baltimore, MD1242 mi · ~35h 53m drive

Atlanta, GA753 mi · ~21h 45m drive

Charlotte, NC961 mi · ~27h 46m drive

Raleigh, NC1089 mi · ~31h 28m drive

Miami, FL1139 mi · ~32h 54m drive

Orlando, FL992 mi · ~28h 39m drive

Tampa, FL947 mi · ~27h 21m drive

Nashville, TN648 mi · ~18h 43m drive

New Orleans, LA471 mi · ~13h 36m drive

Richmond, VA1172 mi · ~33h 51m drive

Chicago, IL828 mi · ~23h 55m drive

Detroit, MI1026 mi · ~29h 38m drive

Minneapolis, MN876 mi · ~25h 18m drive

St. Louis, MO573 mi · ~16h 33m drive

Kansas City, MO468 mi · ~13h 31m drive

Indianapolis, IN791 mi · ~22h 51m drive

Columbus, OH942 mi · ~27h 13m drive

Cleveland, OH1053 mi · ~30h 25m drive

Milwaukee, WI879 mi · ~25h 24m drive

Dallas, TX33 mi · ~57 min drive

Houston, TX235 mi · ~6h 47m drive

Austin, TX170 mi · ~4h 55m drive

San Antonio, TX237 mi · ~6h 51m drive

Los Angeles, CA1206 mi · ~34h 50m drive

San Francisco, CA1452 mi · ~41h 57m drive

San Diego, CA1149 mi · ~33h 12m drive

Seattle, WA1660 mi · ~47h 57m drive

Portland, OR1609 mi · ~46h 29m drive

Denver, CO645 mi · ~18h 38m drive

Phoenix, AZ852 mi · ~24h 37m drive

Salt Lake City, UT976 mi · ~28h 12m drive

Honolulu, HI3757 mi · ~108h 32m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

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2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)23 miles

Rental car

35 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

46 min$28-46

Austin (AUS)174 miles

Rental car

261 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

348 min$209-348

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award