Texas Christian University
#98 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
Texas Christian University is a private institution that was founded in 1873. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,523 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 307 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Texas Christian University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #98. Its tuition and fees are $57,220.
Texas Christian University is the biggest religious university associated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and is open to students of any faith. There are more than 20 religious organizations for students to join, among more than 200 others. Greek life is a popular option, with close to 40 percent of the student body involved in more than 30 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus, unless they are older than 21 or commute from a parent's home. The Horned Frog sports teams are members of the NCAA Division I Big XII Conference and are especially competitive in football. The unusual mascot is a small lizard and is also the official state reptile of Texas. Volunteer activities are a particularly big draw for students, and the school’s Center for Community Involvement & Service-Learning coordinates excursions like service trips over spring break. The campus is about five miles from downtown Fort Worth, a historic area that still has an Old West feel. Students can check out live bull riding shows at Billy Bob’s, a restaurant that is billed as the world’s largest honky-tonk, or catch a rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum. Dallas is about 35 miles away.
The university is affiliated with the Brite Divinity School, a theological seminary. The university has its own specialty study abroad programs in London; Florence, Italy; and Seville, Spain, and coordinates with other schools for students wishing to study elsewhere. Notable alumni include journalist Bob Schieffer and Rod Roddy, a former announcer on "The Price is Right."
Texas Christian University is a private institution that was founded in 1873. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,523 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 307 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Texas Christian University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #98. Its tuition and fees are $57,220.
Texas Christian University is the biggest religious university associated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and is open to students of any faith. There are more than 20 religious organizations for students to join, among more than 200 others. Greek life is a popular option, with close to 40 percent of the student body involved in more than 30 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus, unless they are older than 21 or commute from a parent's home. The Horned Frog sports teams are members of the NCAA Division I Big XII Conference and are especially competitive in football. The unusual mascot is a small lizard and is also the official state reptile of Texas. Volunteer activities are a particularly big draw for students, and the school’s Center for Community Involvement & Service-Learning coordinates excursions like service trips over spring break. The campus is about five miles from downtown Fort Worth, a historic area that still has an Old West feel. Students can check out live bull riding shows at Billy Bob’s, a restaurant that is billed as the world’s largest honky-tonk, or catch a rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum. Dallas is about 35 miles away.
The university is affiliated with the Brite Divinity School, a theological seminary. The university has its own specialty study abroad programs in London; Florence, Italy; and Seville, Spain, and coordinates with other schools for students wishing to study elsewhere. Notable alumni include journalist Bob Schieffer and Rod Roddy, a former announcer on "The Price is Right."
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At-a-Glance
Setting
Suburban
Tuition & Fees
$57,220
Undergraduate Enrollment
10,523
Acceptance Rate
56%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Tuition & Fees
$57,220
Room & Board
$14,800(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$42,805
$39,155
$39,155
Tuition & Fees
$57,220
Room & Board
$14,800(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$42,805
*Average cost after aid
Academics
73%
14:1
39%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
27%
$67,062
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
15%
$40,203
Health Professions and Related Programs
11%
$66,913
Social Sciences
9%
$53,144
Visual and Performing Arts
6%
$49,841
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
225
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
61%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
16%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
2,283
Citations Per Publication
9:1
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Students
10,523
Graduate Enrollment
1,750
Total Enrollment
12,273
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
10,326
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
27%
Minority Enrollment
27%
Minority Enrollment
66%
White
17%
Hispanic
5%
International
4%
Black
4%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
2%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
73+
Sports Teams
19
Fraternities
22
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
73%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
33%
Average Debt at Graduation
$44,580
$51,829
$51,829
Graduation Rate
73%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
33%
Average Debt at Graduation
$44,580
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