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.
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 | |
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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.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
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
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ACT Range
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Estimated Chance
31 and Above
26 to 31
26 and Less
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Tuition & Fees
$69,130
In State$69,130
Out-of-StateWondering 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 Time2%
Part Time49%
In State51%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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