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Texas Christian University is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the Dallas, TX metro with 10,937 students and a 44% acceptance rate.

Fort Worth, Texas · Private nonprofit · City, large · 10,937 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Big 12Early action Nov 1

Admission rate

44%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,298

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

26–31

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$36,660

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

86%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

94%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$68,424

10 years after entry

Students

10,937

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadlineDecision by
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 1, 2026January 1, 2027
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.		November 1, 2026January 1, 2027
Early decision II
A second, later early decision round. Also binding.		February 1, 2027March 1, 2027
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 1, 2027April 1, 2027
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		FallFebruary 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: admissions.tcu.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$17,956
$30,001–48,000$16,980
$48,001–75,000$17,940
$75,001–110,000$34,990
Over $110,000$53,450

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreTexas Christian University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 10283 Applied Calculus 3 MTH
Calculus BC3MATH 10524 Calculus I 4 MTH
Biology3
Chemistry3
Physics 14PHYS 10154 General Physics I with Laboratory4 credits
United States History4
HIST 10603 United States History: A Survey to…HIST 10603 United States History: A Survey to 1877 HIST 10613 United States History: A Survey since 1877 6 SSC HT
Psychology4PSYC 10213 Psychology 3 CA
Statistics3MATH 10043 Elementary Statistics 3 MTH
Show all 52 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 10283 Applied Calculus 3 MTH
Calculus AB4MATH 10524 Calculus I 4 MTH
Calculus BC3MATH 10524 Calculus I 4 MTH
Calculus BC5MATH 10524 Calculus I MATH 20524 Calculus II 8 MTH
Biology3
Biology3BIOL 10003 Contemporary Issues in Biology 3 NSC, GA
Chemistry3
Chemistry4CHEM 10113 General Chemistry I3 credits
Physics 14PHYS 10154 General Physics I with Laboratory4 credits
United States History4
HIST 10603 United States History: A Survey to…HIST 10603 United States History: A Survey to 1877 HIST 10613 United States History: A Survey since 1877 6 SSC HT
Psychology4PSYC 10213 Psychology 3 CA
Statistics3MATH 10043 Elementary Statistics 3 MTH
Computer Science A4COSC 10403 Introduction to Programming3 credits
Macroeconomics4ECON 10233 Introductory Macroeconomics 3 SSC
Microeconomics4ECON 10223 Introductory Microeconomics 3 SSC
World History: Modern4HIST 10550 World History 3 HT HUM
Environmental Science4ENSC 10143 Contemporary Environmental Issues 3 NSC GA
Physics 24PHYS 10164 General Physics II with Laboratory4 credits
European History4
HIST 10223 Modernization and its Discontents…HIST 10223 Modernization and its Discontents: Europe 1789 to the Present 3 HT HUM
Human Geography3
Human Geography4GEOG 10500 Human Geography 3 SSC
Art History3ARHI 10043 Introduction to Art History 3 FAR
A - Literature3
Africa and the Middle East3
African American Studies4CRES 20103 Introduction to Black Studies3 credits
Americas3
Art (Visual)3
Asia and Oceania3
Business and Management3
C - Electricity and Magnetism4
PHYS 20484 Physics II with Laboratory…PHYS 20484 Physics II with Laboratory: Electromagnetism and Optics 4
C - Mechanical4PHYS 20474 Physics I with Laboratory: Mechanics 4 NSC
Calculus BC: Subscore AB3MATH 10283 Applied Calculus 3 MTH
Calculus BC: Subscore AB4MATH 10524 Calculus I 4 MTH
Chinese Language and Culture3
CHIN 10153 Beginning Chinese I CHIN 10163…CHIN 10153 Beginning Chinese I CHIN 10163 Beginning Chinese II 6
Chinese Language and Culture4
CHIN 10153 Beginning Chinese I CHIN 10163…CHIN 10153 Beginning Chinese I CHIN 10163 Beginning Chinese II CHIN 20053 Intermediate Chinese I 9
Chinese Language and Culture5
CHIN 10153 Beginning Chinese I CHIN 10163…CHIN 10153 Beginning Chinese I CHIN 10163 Beginning Chinese II CHIN 20053 Intermediate Chinese I CHIN 20063 Intermediate Chinese II 12
Comparative Government and Politics3POSC 10000 Political Science 3 SSC
Cybersecurity4CITE 10000 General Transfer Credit3 credits
Drawing3ARST 10103 Drawing I3 credits
Economics3
Film3
French Language/Literature3
FREN 10153 First Semester College French FREN…FREN 10153 First Semester College French FREN 10163 Second Semester College French 6
French Language/Literature4
FREN 10153 First Semester College French FREN…FREN 10153 First Semester College French FREN 10163 Second Semester College French FREN 20053 Third Semester College French 9
French Language/Literature5
FREN 10153 First Semester College French FREN…FREN 10153 First Semester College French FREN 10163 Second Semester College French FREN 20053 Third Semester College French FREN 20063 Fourth Semester College French 12
Geology3
German Language/Literature3GRMN 10153 Beginning German I GRMN 10163 Beginning German II6 credits
German Language/Literature4
GRMN 10153 Beginning German I GRMN 10163…GRMN 10153 Beginning German I GRMN 10163 Beginning German II GRMN 20053 Beginning German III 9
German Language/Literature5
GRMN 10153 Beginning German I GRMN 10163…GRMN 10153 Beginning German I GRMN 10163 Beginning German II GRMN 20053 Beginning German III GRMN 20063 Intermediate German 12
Global Politics3
Italian Language/Literature3
ITAL 10153 Beginning Italian I ITAL 10163…ITAL 10153 Beginning Italian I ITAL 10163 Beginning Italian II 6
Italian Language/Literature4
ITAL 10153 Beginning Italian I ITAL 10163…ITAL 10153 Beginning Italian I ITAL 10163 Beginning Italian II ITAL 20053 Beginning Italian III 9
Italian Language/Literature5
ITAL 10153 Beginning Italian I ITAL 10163…ITAL 10153 Beginning Italian I ITAL 10163 Beginning Italian II ITAL 20053 Beginning Italian III ITAL 20063 Intermediate Italian 12
Language and Composition3
ENGL 10803 Introductory Composition: Writing as…ENGL 10803 Introductory Composition: Writing as Inquiry 3 WCO1
Language and Composition4
ENGL 10803 Introductory Composition: Writing as…ENGL 10803 Introductory Composition: Writing as Inquiry ENGL 20803 Intermediate Composition: Writing Argument 6 WCO1 WCO2
Latin3
LANG 10000 Generic Language Credit LANG 10000…LANG 10000 Generic Language Credit LANG 10000 Generic Language Credit 6
Latin4
LANG 10000 Generic Language Credit LANG 10000…LANG 10000 Generic Language Credit LANG 10000 Generic Language Credit LANG 20000 Generic Language Credit 9
Latin5
LANG 10000 Generic Language Credit LANG 10000…LANG 10000 Generic Language Credit LANG 10000 Generic Language Credit LANG 20000 Generic Language Credit LANG 20000 Generic Language Credit 12
Literature and Composition3
ENGL 10803 Introductory Composition: Writing as…ENGL 10803 Introductory Composition: Writing as Inquiry 3 WCO1
Literature and Composition4
ENGL 10803 Introductory Composition: Writing as…ENGL 10803 Introductory Composition: Writing as Inquiry ENGL 10103 Introduction to Fiction 6 WCO1 LIT HUM
Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (Math Studies)4
Mathematics Applications and Interpretations (Math Apps)3
Philosophy3
Precalculus4MATH 10054 Precalculus4 credits
Religion3
Research4TRAN 100013 credits
Seminar4TRAN 100013 credits
Sociology3
Spanish Language/Literature3
SPAN 10103 Spanish for Beginners 1 SPAN 10203…SPAN 10103 Spanish for Beginners 1 SPAN 10203 Spanish for Beginners 2 6
Spanish Language/Literature4
SPAN 10103 Spanish for Beginners 1 SPAN 10203…SPAN 10103 Spanish for Beginners 1 SPAN 10203 Spanish for Beginners 2 SPAN 20103 Intermediate Spanish 1 SPAN 20203 Intermediate Spanish 2 12
Spanish Language/Literature5
SPAN 10103 Spanish for Beginners 1 SPAN 10203…SPAN 10103 Spanish for Beginners 1 SPAN 10203 Spanish for Beginners 2 SPAN 20103 Intermediate Spanish 1 SPAN 20203 Intermediate Spanish 2 12
Theatre Arts3
U.S. Government3POSC 10000 Political Science 3 SSC

Source: admissions.tcu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse230
Finance200
Marketing/Marketing Management140
Speech Communication and Rhetoric124
Psychology113
Real Estate106
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication105
Economics92
Show the other 82 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences84
Political Science and Government79
Accounting68
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies65
Early Childhood Education and Teaching60
Fashion Merchandising58
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies54
Engineering49
General Studies44
Business Administration and Management40
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other38
Movement Therapy and Movement Education37
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist37
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst34
Music Teacher Education34
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management32
Developmental and Child Psychology30
Natural Sciences30
Computer and Information Sciences27
Communication24
Journalism22
Nutrition Sciences22
Sociology22
Interior Design22
English Language and Literature19
Social Work18
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences17
Acting17
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness17
History16
Musical Theatre14
Youth Services/Administration14
Mathematics13
Spanish Language and Literature12
Graphic Design12
Environmental Science11
International Economics11
Design and Visual Communications11
Writing9
Neuroscience8
Education8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts8
Biochemistry8
Anthropology7
Music7
Dance7
Ballet6
Information Technology6
International Relations and Affairs6
Chemistry4
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management4
Voice and Opera4
Geography4
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other4
Philosophy3
Ethnic Studies3
Mathematics and Computer Science3
Religion/Religious Studies3
Biophysics3
Mass Communication/Media Studies3
French Language and Literature3
Music Performance3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching3
Keyboard Instruments3
Actuarial Science3
Stringed Instruments3
Art History, Criticism and Conservation3
Latin American Studies2
Women's Studies2
Bilingual and Multilingual Education2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education2
Social Studies Teacher Education2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies2
Directing and Theatrical Production2
Sculpture2
Music Theory and Composition2
Photography1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics1
Painting1
Intermedia/Multimedia1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where Texas Christian University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big 12

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big 12

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Equestrian, Golf, Other Sports, Rifle, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

BYX, Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

46% of men in fraternities · 59% of women in sororities · 54% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

8,344,032 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)

Nearest hub airport

Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 13.8 of 20

Elevation

644 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

33°F

July high

97°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

103 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,760 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size