Texas Christian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #856 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #262 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #233 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 119 | In Texas |
| #1 of 4 | In Fort Worth |
| #212 of 1,002 | For Law Enforcement |
| Top50% | For 135 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 43%
- Undergraduates
- 10,937
- Graduates
- 1,848
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- tcu.edu
Texas Christian University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Texas Christian University has an acceptance rate of 43% and is among the top 12% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 38% | 46% |
| Applicants | 20,517 | 8,485 | 12,032 |
| Admissions | 8,740 | 3,184 | 5,556 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,483 | 914 | 1,569 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 2 | 3 |
260 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
323 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
507 or 20%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1150
or below
75% of them
had 1375
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Texas Christian University are 1150-1375 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
365 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Texas Christian University are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8034 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2277 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 611 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 603 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 528 (4%) |
| Asian | 380 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 307 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Texas Christian University is $39,005 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,531 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,341 |
| $48-75K | $18,714 |
| $75-110K | $32,933 |
| $110K+ | $49,598 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,130 | $35,730 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,130 | $35,730 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,130 | $35,730 |
| Fee in-district | $90 | $48 |
| Fee in-state | $90 | $48 |
| Fee out-of-state | $90 | $48 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,187 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,800 |
| Room charge | $8,700 |
| Meal charge | $6,100 |
Texas Christian University majors
Texas Christian University has granted 2,398 bachelor's degrees across 91 programs, 492 master's across 40 programs, and 200 doctorate degrees across 27 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Texas Christian University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance, General | 196 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 169 | 1 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 140 | 11 | |
| Accounting | 78 | 59 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 132 | ||
| Psychology, General | 114 | 6 | 7 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 102 | 7 | |
| Economics, General | 107 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | 67 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 83 | 7 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 68 | 21 | |
| Real Estate | 82 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 75 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 67 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 58 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 53 | ||
| Medicine | 52 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 32 | 20 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 51 | ||
| Engineering, General | 51 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 48 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 43 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 31 | 8 | |
| General Studies | 39 | ||
| Business Analytics | 38 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 36 | ||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 36 | ||
| Journalism | 34 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 34 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 27 | 5 | |
| Movement Therapy and Movement Education | 32 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | 4 | 9 |
| Social Work | 13 | 17 | |
| 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 | ||
| Research and Development Management | 24 | ||
| History, General | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| Neuroscience | 20 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 19 | ||
| Graphic Design | 16 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 15 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 14 | 1 | |
| Interior Design | 15 | ||
| Sociology, General | 15 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | 1 | |
| Acting | 13 | ||
| Ballet | 13 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | 8 | |
| Music, General | 13 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 11 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 11 | ||
| Youth Services & Administration | 11 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | 3 | |
| Communication, General | 9 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | 2 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | 1 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 9 | ||
| Philosophy | 9 | ||
| Writing, General | 9 | ||
| Education, General | 8 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | 4 | |
| Keyboard Instruments | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | ||
| Geography | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | 1 | |
| Dance, General | 6 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Stringed Instruments | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 5 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 3 | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | 3 | |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | ||
| Farm & Farm and Ranch Management | 4 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 4 | ||
| International Economics | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | ||
| Painting | 4 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | 2 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Biophysics | 2 | 1 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 3 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 3 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 2 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 2 | ||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 2 | ||
| Conducting | 1 | 1 | |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 2 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 2 | ||
| Information Technology | 2 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 2 | ||
| Nursing Science | 2 | ||
| Astrophysics | 1 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 1 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1 | ||
| Sculpture | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,398 | 492 | 200 |
Texas Christian University has a graduation rate of 86%, which is among the 7% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 86% | 83% | 88% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Texas Christian University has published 13,879 scientific papers with 364,936 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Law, Psychology, Engineering, Physics, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 125 | 1041 |
| 1993 | 158 | 1069 |
| 1994 | 168 | 1280 |
| 1995 | 158 | 1230 |
| 1996 | 181 | 1473 |
| 1997 | 174 | 1691 |
| 1998 | 196 | 1733 |
| 1999 | 189 | 1942 |
| 2000 | 197 | 2393 |
| 2001 | 193 | 2523 |
| 2002 | 230 | 3205 |
| 2003 | 211 | 3672 |
| 2004 | 222 | 4183 |
| 2005 | 221 | 4843 |
| 2006 | 248 | 5758 |
| 2007 | 303 | 6538 |
| 2008 | 282 | 7628 |
| 2009 | 322 | 8736 |
| 2010 | 351 | 9426 |
| 2011 | 371 | 11283 |
| 2012 | 409 | 12638 |
| 2013 | 450 | 14036 |
| 2014 | 473 | 15917 |
| 2015 | 488 | 16387 |
| 2016 | 540 | 16680 |
| 2017 | 520 | 17795 |
| 2018 | 507 | 19494 |
| 2019 | 590 | 21783 |
| 2020 | 660 | 25296 |
| 2021 | 619 | 27458 |
| 2022 | 594 | 25980 |
| 2023 | 688 | 26854 |
| 2024 | 539 | 26586 |
Texas Christian University alumni
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Luke Wilson
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actorfilm directordirector
- Biography
-
Luke Cunningham Wilson is an American actor. He is known for his roles in films such as Bottle Rocket (1996), Blue Streak (1999), My Dog Skip (2000), Legally Blonde (2001), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Old School (2003), My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006), Idiocracy (2006), You Kill Me (2007), The Skeleton Twins (2014), Meadowland (2015) and Brad's Status (2017). On television, he played Casey Kelso on That '70s Show (2002–2005), Levi Callow on Enlightened (2011–2013) and Pat Dugan / S.T.R.I.P.E. on Stargirl (2020–2022). He is the younger brother of actors Andrew Wilson and Owen Wilson.
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Shantel VanSanten
- Occupations
- film actormodeltelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Shantel VanSanten is an American actress and model. As a model, she has been featured in the magazines Teen Vogue and Seventeen. On television, she played Quinn James in the CW teen drama series One Tree Hill; recurred as Becca Butcher in the Amazon Prime Original The Boys; and starred as Julie Swagger, the wife of lead character Bob Lee Swagger on the USA Network series Shooter. On film, she has appeared in The Final Destination, You and I, and Something Wicked. From 2019 to 2023, VanSanten starred as Karen Baldwin in the Apple TV+ science fiction space drama series For All Mankind.
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Chris Klein
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Frederick Christopher Klein is an American actor. In film, Klein is best known for his lead role as Chris "Oz" Ostreicher in the American Pie film series (1999–2001; 2012). Other lead roles include Here on Earth (2000), Say It Isn't So (2001), Rollerball (2002), Day Zero (2007), Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009), and Authors Anonymous (2014). His notable supporting roles include Election (1999), We Were Soldiers (2002), The United States of Leland (2003), Just Friends (2005), and American Dreamz (2006).
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Cameron Norrie
- Occupations
- tennis player
- Biography
-
Cameron Norrie is a British professional tennis player. He has reached career-high rankings of world No. 8 in singles (on 12 September 2022) and No. 117 in doubles (on 13 June 2022). Norrie has won five ATP Tour singles titles, including a Masters 1000 title at the 2021 Indian Wells Masters, and one doubles title. He was the British No. 1 in men's singles from October 2021 to June 2024.
General info
| Alternative names | TCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1873 |
| Motto | Disciplina est Facultas Knowledge is Power |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 2,563 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2800 S University Dr Fort Worth, Texas, 76129 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 919,000 |
| Phone | 8172577000 |