Texas Christian University
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.
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| Total Enrollment | 12,870 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 43% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $57,220 |
| Out-of-State | $57,220 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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