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About Texas Christian University

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Texas Christian University is a private research university in Fort Worth, TX, known for its christian affiliated, doctoral research university, and fort worth texas. With an acceptance rate of 56%, TCU is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 2,491 students each year. TCU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1150–1340, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Students who apply Early Decision are admitted at 69%, meaningfully higher than the regular decision rate of 42%, making Early Decision a meaningful strategic consideration. TCU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $32,154 per year; the sticker price of $70,428 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Texas Christian University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

56%
Overall Accept Rate
1245
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1150 – 1340 (test optional)

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ED advantage at Texas Christian University: ED acceptance rate is 69% vs 42% regular decision, more than double. If Texas Christian Universityis your first choice and you've confirmed the financial fit, Early Decision is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Texas Christian University

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Essay Strategy
TCU is a faith-affiliated university with a strong sense of community identity, so use your essays to show how you engage with community, values, or purpose, even if you are not religious yourself. Reviewers rate essays a 3 out of 4 in importance, so a compelling, specific narrative about who you are will carry real weight.
Test Score Strategy
TCU is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, so consider not submitting it and letting your grades, essays, and activities speak for you instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Texas Christian University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$70k/yr$18.0k
30k-48k~$70k/yr$17.0k
48k-75k~$70k/yr$17.9k
75k-110k~$70k/yr$35.0k
110k+~$70k/yr$53.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

86%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$60k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
10,040
Undergrad Enrollment
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