About Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University

:round_pushpin: Fort Worth, TX • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 43%

TCU is a private university in Fort Worth, Texas. Texas Christian University was founded in 1873 and enrolls 12,870 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 12,870
Campus Setting city
Admission rate 43%
Tuition and fees
In State $57,220
Out-of-State $57,220
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to Texas Christian University, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 580 640 690
SAT Math 570 630 685
ACT Composite 26 29 31
ACT English 26 30 34
ACT Math 25 27 30
Consideration Required Not required but considered Not considered
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Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Texas Christian University.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $57,130 $57,130
Fees $90 $90
Room and Board $14,800 $14,800
Books $800 $800
Total (Before Financial Aid): $72,820 $72,820

Majors

Major Bachelors Masters Doctorate
Finance, General 216
Accounting 126 59
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 169 1
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 150 11
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 143
Psychology, General 117 6 7
Business Administration and Management, General 58 67
Economics, General 116
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 107 7
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 71 21
Political Science and Government, General 91
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 83 7 0
Real Estate 85
Nurse Anesthetist 67
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 64 0
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 65
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 59
Fashion Merchandising 58
Medicine 52
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 32 20
Engineering, General 51
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 51
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 31 8
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 40
General Studies 39
Business Analytics 38
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 36
Journalism 36
English Language and Literature, General 22 4 9
Developmental and Child Psychology 30 5
Natural Sciences 34
Movement Therapy and Movement Education 32
Social Work 13 17
History, General 26 1 2
Nutrition Sciences 20 8
Curriculum and Instruction 23 4
Computer and Information Sciences, General 26
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 24 2
Music Teacher Education 25 0
Research and Development Management 24
Sociology, General 22
Music Performance, General 5 8
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 4
Neuroscience 20
Mathematics, General 18 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 19
Spanish Language and Literature 18
Graphic Design 16
Interior Design 15
Actuarial Science 15
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 14 1
Geology/Earth Science, General 6 9
Ballet 13
Acting 13
Music, General 13
Youth Services/Administration 11
Musical Theatre 11
Writing, General 11
Philosophy 10
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 9
Communication, General 9
Chemistry, General 6 0 3
Environmental Science 7 2
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 8 1
Fine/Studio Arts, General 4 4
Keyboard Instruments 4 3 1
Geography 8
Physics, General 3 4 1
Education, General 8
Design and Visual Communications, General 8
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 8
Special Education and Teaching, General 8
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 7
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4 3
Athletic Training/Trainer 5 1
French Language and Literature 6
Ethnic Studies 6
Dance, General 6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
Stringed Instruments 4 1 1
Voice and Opera 3 2
Biochemistry 5
International Economics 5
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 5
Religion/Religious Studies 4
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 4
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2 2
Social Studies Teacher Education 4
Painting 4
Nursing Practice 4
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 4
Clinical Nurse Specialist 0 4
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
Women’s Studies 3
International Relations and Affairs 3
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 3
Anthropology, General 3
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness 3
Biophysics 2 1
Mass Communication/Media Studies 3
Music Theory and Composition 1 1 1
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 2
Nursing Science 2
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 2
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other 2
Art Teacher Education 2
Conducting 1 1
Directing and Theatrical Production 2
Information Technology 2
Mathematics and Computer Science 2
Musicology and Ethnomusicology 2
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 2
Sculpture 1
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
Nursing Administration 0 1
Rhetoric and Composition 1
Astrophysics 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release

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