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Summary
Texas Christian University is a private institution that was founded in 1873. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,853, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 272 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Texas Christian University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 97. Its tuition and fees are $32,490 (2011-12).
Texas Christian University is the biggest religious university associated with the Disciples of Christ Christian Church and is open to students of any faith. There are about 20 religious organizations for students to join, among about 200 others. Greek life is a popular option, with close to 40 percent of the student body involved in about 30 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus, unless they are older than 21 or commute from a parent’s home. The Horned Frog sports teams are members of the NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference and are especially competitive in football. The unusual mascot is a small lizard and is also the official state animal of Texas. Volunteer activities are a particularly big draw for students, and the school’s Center for Community Involvement & Service-Learning coordinates excursions like trips to Mexico over spring break. The campus is about five miles from downtown Fort Worth, a historic area that still has an Old West feel. Students can check out live bull riding shows at Billy Bob’s, a restaurant that is billed as the world’s largest honky-tonk, or catch a rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum. Dallas is about 30 miles away.
The university is affiliated with the Brite Divinity School, a theological seminary. The university has its own specialty study abroad programs in London; Florence; and Seville, Spain and coordinates with other schools for students wishing to study elsewhere. Notable alumni include Chris Klein, an actor in the American Pie series, and Rod Roddy, a former announcer on The Price is Right.
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Mentoring professors. A vibrant academic community. New and updated facilities with all the amenities. Scores of opportunities to develop leadership skills on campus and abroad. Those are just a few of the reasons TCU is ahead of the curve. Committed to creating a world-class, values-centered university experience, TCU is friendly and diverse. Students benefit from the strengths and resources of larger institutions in a small college environment. They can choose from more than 100 undergraduate areas of study, participate in innovative programs such as entrepreneurship and nurse anesthesia, and take part in service learning. Their professors are leaders in their fields, and classes are rigorous. A global perspective permeates TCU, and students have numerous opportunities to study across the globe. They have the advantage of state-of-the-art sports and recreation facilities and can enjoy NCAA Division I competition, right on campus. With a teacher-scholar model that results in close, mentoring relationships, TCU fosters discovery, creativity, and leadership. It's a culture that enables the search for meaning and success. Consequently, a TCU education is more than the sum of semester hours, it's an exciting university experience that grows from the mission: "to educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community." |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1873 |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2010 Endowment | $1,038,161,000 |
Applying
When applying to Texas Christian University, it's important to note the application deadline is February 15, and the early action deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due February 15. The application fee at Texas Christian University is $40. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 52.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 53% |
| Application deadline | February 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | February 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Texas Christian University is 13:1, and the school has 40.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Texas Christian University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Health Professions and Related Programs; Social Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 85.8 percent.
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Student Life
Texas Christian University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,853, with a gender distribution of 40.6 percent male students and 59.4 percent female students. 50.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 50.0 percent of students live off campus. Texas Christian University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
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| Total enrollment | 9,142 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Texas Christian University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, health service, and health insurance. Texas Christian University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Texas Christian University.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Texas Christian University, 42.5 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $17,417.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $32,490 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $10,410 (2011-12) - High |
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