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Texas Christian University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 5,083
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 54%
Students retention rate 91%
On-time graduation rate 83%

Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Texas Christian University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Texas Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Texas Christian University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Texas Christian University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

53.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$51,660

Cost of attendance at Texas Christian University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$51,660

Cost of attendance at Texas Christian University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Texas Christian University received on average $29,211 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,211
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 321 14% $4,956 $1,590,779
Other Federal Grant 321 14% $7,988 $2,564,102
State Grant/Scholarships 301 13% $3,975 $1,196,480
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,845 81% $27,173 $50,134,431
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,845 81% $29,211 $53,895,013

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Texas Christian University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Texas Christian University students is 82.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 85.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 79.2%.

82.8%

  • asian 84.2% 48 students
  • African American 83.0% 88 students
  • white 83.3% 1,321 students
  • unknown 81.2% 13 students
  • hawaiian 40.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 78.2% 165 students
  • International Students 87.7% 71 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Big Twelve Conference
  • Baseball Big Twelve Conference
  • Basketball Big Twelve Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big Twelve Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Texas Christian University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Texas Christian University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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