TCU Description

Texas Christian University is a private school with an emphasis on the individual. The school strives to teach adaptability through critical thinking and creativity, so that its students will be prepared for whatever may lie in the future.

To help meet this goal, TCU offers a wide range of academics. There are over 200 programs of study, from undergraduate through doctoral levels, administered through eight schools and colleges. TCU also offers the unique one-year Ranch Management program.

Eligible students can apply for any number of extensive financial aid opportunities. Texas Christian University offers institutional scholarships based on academic, athletic or artistic achievement, as well as special interests like leadership and ethnic heritage. The school also participates in need-based state and federal programs, which require completion of the FAFSA.

With more than 200 student clubs and organizations, Texas Christian provides plenty of ways to get involved on campus. An essential component of student life at TCU is athletics. The Horned Frogs have emerged as an NCAA Division I football powerhouse. Formerly in the Mountain West Conference, TCU accepted an invitation to join the Big 12 Conference in October of 2011.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Horned Frogs

Nickname

TCU

Website

tcu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$28,298

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,298

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

8,853

TCU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
7,471
Freshman Class
1,821
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
8,853

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
84%
Graduate
16%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
68%
Out-of-State
32%

Gender of Students

Women
63%
Men
37%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
76%
Latino
9%
Other
7%

Students State Origin

Texas
68%
California
5%
Colorado
2%
Missouri
1%
Oklahoma
1%
Other
23%

International Students

International
5%
Domestic
95%