Texas Christian University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Fort Worth, TX
4.8 4 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Texas

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Overview

Total enrollment

12,938

Location Fort Worth, Texas
Website tcu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Best Colleges Rank

#110

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Texas Christian University (TCU) occupies a 302-acre urban campus characterized by red-brick buildings and classical Georgian-American architecture. Founded in 1873 by brothers Addison and Randolph Clark, TCU maintains its historical affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) while operating as a private university serving students of all backgrounds. The university's academic strengths include its Neeley School of Business, College of Fine Arts, and nursing program, with the institution maintaining selective admission standards for its undergraduate programs. TCU competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Horned Frogs, participating in the Big 12 Conference, and provides extensive on-campus housing options through its residential community system, requiring most undergraduate students to live on campus for their first two years.

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Ratings

TCU is rated within the top 21% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Texas Christian University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1140/1350
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 26/31

Acceptance Rate

44.5%

Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 24.7%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$61,740

Costs for Texas Christian University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$61,740
Books and Supplies		$800
Other Fees		$90
Room and Board		$16,700
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,422
Total One Year Cost		$83,752

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$57,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

74% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Texas Christian University are Business, Communication, and Health Professions. 22% of students major in Business, 18% in Communication, and 13% in Health Professions.