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Colleges / Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate54%
Acceptance Rate54%

About TCU

Texas Christian University is a private, religious institution in the suburb of Fort Worth, Texas. TCU was founded in 1873. The college currently enrolls around 11,938 students per year, including 10,222 undergraduates.

TCU Acceptance Rate

It is very difficult to get into TCU. TCU admitted 54% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 19,782 students applied to TCU and 10,606 were admitted.

Texas Christian University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 54%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 53%
Early Action Acceptance Rate 71%
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 71%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 17%

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Texas Christian University is locatedin the town of Fort Worth, Texas, in the suburbs of Dallas-Fort Worth.

If you are interested in seeing TCU for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 30 to Fort Worth, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Texas Christian University and Fort Worth are like without leaving home.

College Info

2800 South University Drive Fort Worth, TX 76129-0002

Campus Setting: Suburban

TCU Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Feb 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Jun 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to TCU is Feb 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to TCU is Jun 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Texas Christian University is a member of the Coalition for College.

More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.

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TCU ACT Scores

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ACT Range

26 - 31

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

31 and Above

Good

26 to 31

Avg

26 and Less

Low

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TCU SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1140 - 1345

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Math SAT Range

560 - 680

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Reading SAT Range

570 - 670

TCU Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$69,130

In State

$69,130

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$53,890
$53,890
Fees
$90
$90
Housing
$14,250
$14,250
Books
$900
$900

Student Life

Wondering what life at TCU is like? There are approximately 11,938 students enrolled at TCU, including 10,222 undergraduate students and 1,716 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 49% percent are from TX and 51% percent of students are from other states.

98%

Full Time

2%

Part Time

49%

In State

51%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

11,938

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

54%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$53,980

Out-of-State

$53,980

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 1
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