Texas Christian University
Fort worth, TX · Private
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Texas Christian University admitted 48.1% of applicants university-wide (10,906 of 22,680).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 48.1% | 10,906 | 22,680 |
| In-state | 43.3% | 4,663 | 10,757 |
| Out-of-state | 55.5% | 5,818 | 10,483 |
| International applicants | 26.5% | 338 | 1,277 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 68.1% | 935 | 1,373 |
| Men | 44.4% | 3,868 | 8,705 |
| Women | 50.4% | 7,038 | 13,975 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 68.1%, vs 48.1% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 10,906 admitted students, 2,754 enrolled (25.3% yield).
Texas Christian University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1110–1330
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 26–31
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Texas Christian University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $89,742/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,520 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $23,222 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $89,742/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $17,956 |
| $30k–48k | $16,980 |
| $48k–75k | $17,940 |
| $75k–110k | $34,990 |
| Over $110k | $53,450 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Merit)
- TCU Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Founders' Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- TCU Transfer Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- TCU First-Generation Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Other)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- John V. Roach Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition, room and board, plus $6,000 annual stipend (Full Tuition)
- TCU Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Dean's Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Merit)
- TCU Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Founders' Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- TCU Transfer Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- John V. Roach Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition, room and board, plus $6,000 annual stipend (Full Tuition)
Texas Christian University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application (Common App or TCU Application)
- High School Transcript
- Teacher Evaluation/Recommendation
- Counselor Evaluation/Recommendation
- Personal Essay (300-500 words)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application (Common App or TCU Application)
- High School Transcript
- Teacher Evaluation/Recommendation
- Counselor Evaluation/Recommendation
- Personal Essay (300-500 words)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Texas Christian University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 4 college-specific supplements:
- Tell us about the most significant person, experience, or circumstance which has shaped your life thus far. How has he, she, or it influenced your character? How might you use what you have learned to achieve your goals?500 words · Choose from this set
- At TCU, our mission statement is very important to us. “The mission of Texas Christian University, a private comprehensive university, is to educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community through research and creative activities, scholarship, service, and programs of teaching and learning offered through the doctoral level.” This is integrated into all aspects of the TCU experience. If you were to write a mission statement about your life, what would it be and how does this mission direct your life and goals?500 words · Choose from this set
- In her best-selling novel The Secret Life of Bees, TCU alumna Sue Monk Kidd wrote, “The hardest thing on earth is choosing what matters.” What matters to you?500 words · Choose from this set
- Those we call great will usually point to some failure in their lives as a pivotal moment leading them to their successful path. Tell us about a time in your life in which failure propelled you toward success.500 words · Choose from this set
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $68,424
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 85.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 93.4%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,500
- At graduation
Texas Christian University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #97
- WSJ: #214
- Forbes: #120
- Niche: #81
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-02-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Texas Christian University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C21–C22 · 2025
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (33%), Social sciences (7%), Psychology (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 38% of class sections have under 20 students.
Texas Christian University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.