Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX · Large city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 44.5%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 20,517
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 8,740
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 2,488
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 28%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 46%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 38%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 580–680
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 560–670
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 26–31
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 20% / 15%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- required
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $76,604
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $61,740
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $61,740
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,500
- Students with federal loans
- 25%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 86%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 93%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $56,818
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $68,424
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 11,026
- Graduate students
- 1,889
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 14 : 1
- Women
- 61%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 14%
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- Chancellor
- Victor J. Boschini, Jr.
- Main phone
- (817) 257-7000
- Address
- 2800 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76129
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1 | January 1 |
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1 | January 1 |
| Early Decision II (binding) | February 1 | March 1 |
| Regular Decision | February 1 | April 1 |
- Apply with
- Common App, Coalition/Scoir, Own application, ApplyTexas
- Application fee
- $50 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Essays
- 1 essay (250–650 words); optional creative 'Freedom of Expression' submission
- Recommendations
- Counselor and teacher recommendations
Testing: Test-optional; scores not considered for scholarships for test-optional applicants
Financial aid policies
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Merit scholarships: Merit awards from $12,000/year up to full tuition (Chancellor's Scholarship)
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Early Decision admit rate
- 68.1% (935 of 1,373)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 3,676 / 1,083 / 396
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: admissions.tcu.edu, commonapp.org, admissions.tcu.edu, financialaid.tcu.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.