Texas Christian University Description:
Texas Christian University's 271-acre campus is located five miles from Fort Worth. In recent years the university has invested hundred of millions of dollars in new facilities and campus upgrades. The university is associated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). On the academic front, TCU has a 14 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and the school highly values student-teacher interaction. For its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, TCU was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. In athletics, the Texas Christian Horned Frogs compete in the NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference.
Admissions Data (2008):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 50%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 520 / 630
- SAT Math: 540 / 640
- SAT Writing: 530 / 640
- ACT Composite: 23 / 28
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 8,668 (7,382 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 41% Male / 59% Female
- 95% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $26,948
- Books: $880
- Room and Board: $9,600
- Other Expenses: $1,500
- Total Cost: $38,928
Texas Christian University Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 77%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 10%
- State / Local Grants: 20%
- Institutional Grants: 66%
- Loans: 36%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $4,653
- State / Local Grants: $3,581
- Institutional Grants: $10,383
- Loans: $8,953
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Advertising, Biology, Early Childhood Education, Fashion Merchandising, Finance, Management Science, Marketing, Nursing, Organizational Communication, Political Science, Psychology, Radio and Television
Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 86%
- Transfer Out Rate: 24%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 50%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 69%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Texas Christian University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.tcu.edu/at-a-glance.asp
"To educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community."
