Texas Christian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #841 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #261 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #232 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 119 | In Texas |
| #1 of 4 | In Fort Worth |
| #179 of 1,013 | For Law Enforcement |
| Top50% | For 135 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Undergraduates
- 10,523
- Graduates
- 1,750
- 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 56% and is among the top 19% 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 | 56% | 49% | 61% |
| Applicants | 16,197 | 6,260 | 9,937 |
| Admissions | 9,087 | 3,075 | 6,012 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,484 | 854 | 1,630 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 1 | 6 |
181 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
245 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
458 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1360
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Texas Christian University are 1140-1360 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
505 or 20%
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 | 7906 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2035 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 619 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 604 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 482 (4%) |
| Asian | 330 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 257 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Texas Christian University is $44,190 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 | $28,156 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,475 |
| $48-75K | $28,768 |
| $75-110K | $36,292 |
| $110K+ | $48,613 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $53,890 | $33,660 |
| Tuition in-state | $53,890 | $33,660 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $53,890 | $33,660 |
| Fee in-district | $90 | $48 |
| Fee in-state | $90 | $48 |
| Fee out-of-state | $90 | $48 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,304 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,250 |
| Room charge | $8,400 |
| Meal charge | $5,850 |
Texas Christian University majors
Texas Christian University has granted 2,294 bachelor's degrees across 88 programs, 496 master's across 39 programs, and 120 doctorate degrees across 22 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Texas Christian University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance, General | 184 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 180 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 147 | 9 | |
| Accounting | 82 | 52 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 28 | 102 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 127 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 107 | 6 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 88 | 10 | 1 |
| Economics, General | 95 | ||
| Psychology, General | 87 | 4 | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 63 | 17 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 76 | ||
| Real Estate | 76 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 68 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 35 | 20 | |
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 53 | ||
| General Studies | 51 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 49 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 33 | 10 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 43 | ||
| Engineering, General | 41 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 40 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 38 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 38 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 37 | ||
| Movement Therapy and Movement Education | 36 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 34 | 1 | |
| Social Work | 15 | 19 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 26 | 6 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 30 | 1 | |
| Journalism | 30 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 25 | 4 | |
| Graphic Design | 28 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Research and Development Management | 23 | ||
| History, General | 16 | 2 | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 21 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 21 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 21 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Neuroscience | 17 | ||
| Interior Design | 15 | ||
| Environmental Science | 9 | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 14 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 13 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | 2 | |
| Actuarial Science | 11 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | 5 | |
| Music, General | 11 | ||
| Writing, General | 11 | ||
| Youth Services & Administration | 11 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 9 | 1 | |
| Musical Theatre | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Geography | 9 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | ||
| Ballet | 8 | ||
| Dance, General | 8 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | 3 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 8 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | 4 | |
| International Economics | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | 4 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 6 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | ||
| Stringed Instruments | 3 | 3 | |
| Voice and Opera | 2 | 4 | |
| Acting | 5 | ||
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 5 | ||
| Conducting | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 4 | ||
| Farm & Farm and Ranch Management | 4 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | 2 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | 2 | |
| Nursing Administration | 2 | 2 | |
| Nursing Practice | 4 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 3 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 1 | |
| Education, General | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 2 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 2 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Information Technology | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Nursing Education | 2 | ||
| Painting | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Astrophysics | 1 | ||
| Biophysics | 1 | ||
| Nursing Science | 1 | ||
| Physics, Other | 1 | ||
| Printmaking | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,294 | 496 | 120 |
Texas Christian University has a graduation rate of 84%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 84% | 80% | 87% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Texas Christian University has published 12,257 scientific papers with 278,569 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 134 | 727 |
| 1992 | 116 | 850 |
| 1993 | 147 | 877 |
| 1994 | 157 | 1011 |
| 1995 | 145 | 985 |
| 1996 | 159 | 1211 |
| 1997 | 160 | 1332 |
| 1998 | 181 | 1413 |
| 1999 | 179 | 1597 |
| 2000 | 192 | 1870 |
| 2001 | 175 | 1985 |
| 2002 | 213 | 2552 |
| 2003 | 187 | 2932 |
| 2004 | 206 | 3441 |
| 2005 | 205 | 3888 |
| 2006 | 224 | 4736 |
| 2007 | 283 | 5405 |
| 2008 | 254 | 6146 |
| 2009 | 293 | 7276 |
| 2010 | 298 | 7737 |
| 2011 | 343 | 9063 |
| 2012 | 367 | 10502 |
| 2013 | 418 | 11818 |
| 2014 | 448 | 13531 |
| 2015 | 447 | 13801 |
| 2016 | 518 | 13957 |
| 2017 | 471 | 14126 |
| 2018 | 481 | 16013 |
| 2019 | 522 | 17776 |
| 2020 | 603 | 20033 |
| 2021 | 548 | 22101 |
| 2022 | 528 | 22170 |
| 2023 | 614 | 22166 |
Texas Christian University alumni
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Luke Wilson
- Occupations
- voice actoractordirectorfilm directortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Luke Cunningham Wilson is an American actor. He is known for his roles in films such as Bottle Rocket (1996), Rushmore (1998), My Dog Skip (2000), Legally Blonde (2001), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Old School (2003), 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
- television actormodelfilm 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 the role of 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
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Frederick Christopher Klein is an American actor who is best known for playing Paul Metzler in Election, Chris "Oz" Ostreicher in the American Pie comedy teen films, the serial killer Cicada on The Flash and most recently as Bill Townsend in the Netflix series Sweet Magnolias.
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Cameron Norrie
- Occupations
- tennis player
- Biography
-
Cameron Norrie is a South African-born 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 has been the British No. 1 in men's singles since October 2021. His current ranking, as of January 15th, 2024, is 22nd in the world by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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 | 2,453 |
| 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 |