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TCU is located in Fort Worth, Texas (a large city). The school is a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) school. TCU is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
TCU has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, media, drama and performing arts, and real estate and construction management.
TCU does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 640.
TCU has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
TCU had 8,749 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. TCU offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mountain West Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community."
More complete details are provided below.
Texas Christian University
2800 S University Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76129
General Phone: (817) 257-7000
Admissions Phone: (817) 257-7490
Financial Aid Phone: (817) 257-7858
http://www.tcu.edu
TCU awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 539 | business management, marketing, finance, management science, fashion merchandising, accounting, electronic commerce, international finance, ... |
| Media | 265 | communication studies, advertising, radio and television, broadcast journalism, journalism, mass communication, photojournalism |
| Liberal Arts | 255 | political science, general studies, history, English, liberal arts and sciences, economics, Spanish language, international relations, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 215 | early childhood education, educational administration, social studies teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching, math teaching, school counseling, special ed, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 91 | ministry, theology, religion, philosophy, theology and religious vocations, pastoral counseling, theological and ministerial studies, bible studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 90 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 78 | psychology |
| Science | 70 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, biochemistry, astronomy and astrophysics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 50 | health and physical education, dietetics and clinical nutrition, exercise science, movement therapy, athletic trainer, health and fitness, dietitian |
| Music | 44 | piano, music performance, voice, violin, guitar, and strings, conducting, music, music theory and composition, musicology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and safety |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 33 | dance, drama, acting, ballet, theatre design |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 33 | real estate |
| Engineering | 28 | engineering |
| Design | 28 | interior design, graphic design |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 28 | speech pathology |
| Family And Social Work | 27 | social work |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 27 | farm management |
| Fine Arts | 24 | art history and criticism, sculpture, painting, fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | information science, computer and info science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 14 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | printmaking, photography |
| Medicine | 1 | neuroscience |
Number of programs and degrees for TCU in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,537 | 86 |
| Master's degree | 394 | 35 |
| First-professional degree | 35 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 31 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 21 | 8 |
In 2005, TCU had a total enrollment of 8,749 students (7,889 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 75% |
| Kansas | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
TCU offers campus housing for 3,200 of its 7,889 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Worth, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,155 | 5,471 | 67% | 1,596 | 29% |
| Men | 3,269 | 2,046 | 63% | 624 | 30% |
| Women | 4,886 | 3,425 | 70% | 972 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (817) 257-7490
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,320 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,320 |
| Room and board | $ 6,980 |
| Room charge | $ 4,180 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 810 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,150 |
Financial Aid:
TCU participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 363600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (817) 257-7858
TCU has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 168 | 86 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 60 | 39 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 36 | 53 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 106 | $94,537 | 19 | $84,086 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 75 | $71,335 | 68 | $66,969 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 56 | $63,991 | 38 | $55,625 |
| Instructor | academic year | 22 | $48,962 | 24 | $48,949 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $47,600 | 29 | $45,086 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 264 | $76,779 | 178 | $60,380 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mountain West Conference |
| Basketball | Mountain West Conference |
| Baseball | Mountain West Conference |
| Track | Mountain West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 37 | 40 | 77 |
| Football | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Track | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Basketball | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 27 | 32 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Finance
International Marketing
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Ballet
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
History, General
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Photojournalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Movement Therapy and Movement Education
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
Printmaking
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets TCU Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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