Texas Christian University
TCU
Fort Worth, Texas 76129
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Texas Christian University is a private institution in Fort Worth with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1303, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 10.9K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
86% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,424 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,531.
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History & Fun Facts
- •This educational institution, known as the Male Female Seminary of Fort Worth, was in operation from 1869 to 1874.
- •But from 1867 to 1874, the character of Fort Worth changed substantially due to the commercial influence of the Chisholm Trail, the principal route for moving Texas cattle to the Kansas rail heads.
- •By 1872, it had acquired it the nickname of "Hell's Half Acre".
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1303
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
75.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Programs (142)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
94%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
83
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + large city premium
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