Saturday, November 14, 2009

Best Colleges 2010

Texas Christian University

Work 2800 S. University Drive Fort Worth, TX 76129
Work(817) 257-7490
Web site: http://www.tcu.edu
  • 110Rank
  • 38Score
Tier 1
College Category:
National Universities

Overview : Texas Christian University

General Information  
Institutional Control: Private
Year founded: 1873
Religious affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 7,471
Setting: suburban
Endowment: $1,380,621,000
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 2/15
Application fee: $40
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: 50.4%
Selectivity: more selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 Tuition and Fees: $28,298
Mission  
School mission: A TCU education is not just the sum of semester hours, but an entire university experience that grows from the mission: "to educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community." With 8,800 students from across the country and around the world, TCU offers many benefits of large universities: rigorous academic programs, 100 undergraduate majors, 21 graduate degrees, excellent high-tech facilities, and professors who are leaders in their fields. Grounded in a liberal arts tradition and boasting a 15:1 student/faculty ratio, TCU can help individuals realize their creative potential, yet also assure graduates are well prepared for professional careers. With a new $100 million Campus Commons, top-of-the-line recreation center and first-rank curricular programs, TCU is a friendly, connected, and caring community.

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