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Texas Christian University
Fort Worth,
TX
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate56%
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About TCU
Texas Christian University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Fort Worth, Texas. TCU was founded in 1873. The university enrolls around 12,273 students a year, including 10,548 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Texas Christian University
It is very difficult to get into TCU. TCU admitted 56% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 9,087 out of 16,197 total applicants were accepted.
| Texas Christian University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 56% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 70% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 64% |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 64% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 18% |
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College Info
TCU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to TCU is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to TCU is Jun 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Texas Christian University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
TCU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1220 - 1370
Math SAT Range
580 - 690
Reading SAT Range
600 - 680
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1370 and Above
Good
1220 to 1370
Avg
1220 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for TCU students is 1242. Applicants with SAT scores of 1370 and above have a good chance of being admitted to TCU, while applicants with SAT scores between 1220 to 1370 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1220 have a low chance of being offered a spot at TCU.
TCU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$72,020
In State$72,020
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$57,130
$57,130
Fees
$90
$90
Housing
$14,800
$14,800
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at TCU is like? There are approximately 12,273 students enrolled at TCU, including 10,548 undergraduate students and 1,725 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 50% percent are from TX and 50% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time50%
In State50%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
12,273
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
56%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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