TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (TCU)
- 2800 S University Dr
- Fort Worth, TX 76129
- OPEID College Code: 00363600
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- General Phone: (817) 257-7000
- Chancellor: Victor J. Boschini, Jr.
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 8,853
- College Alias: TCU
- College Mascot: Horned Frogs
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General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Website
- tcu.edu
- Mission Statement
- To educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.tcu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,779 | 7,172 | 11,951 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,591 (54%) | 4,488 (63%) | 7,079 (59%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 677 (26%) | 1,144 (25%) | 1,821 (26%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,068 | 59% |
| ACT ® Exam | 733 | 41% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 520 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 530 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | 520 | 630 |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: TCU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 77%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 34% | 11% | 19% | 68% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $10,337 | $5,293 | $3,538 | $13,148 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Number in Default | 32 | 35 | 36 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,238 | 1,396 | 1,787 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $28,298 | $26,948 | $24,868 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $28,298 | $26,948 | $24,868 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $28,298 | $26,948 | $24,868 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $880 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,810 | $9,600 | $8,200 |
| Other Expenses | $1,920 | $1,920 | $3,210 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $41,028 | $39,348 | $37,128 |
| In-State | $41,028 | $39,348 | $37,128 |
| Out of State | $41,028 | $39,348 | $37,128 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $29,298 | $27,828 | $25,718 |
| In-State | $29,298 | $27,828 | $25,718 |
| Out of State | $29,298 | $27,828 | $25,718 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $29,298 | $27,828 | $25,718 |
| In-State | $29,298 | $27,828 | $25,718 |
| Out of State | $29,298 | $27,828 | $25,718 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,853 Undergraduate: 7,640 Graduate: 1,213
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,695 Female: 5,158
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,121 Female: 4,519
- Graduate Gender Male: 574 Female: 639
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,829 Part-Time: 1,024
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,326 Part-Time: 314
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 503 Part-Time: 710
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 492 | 6% |
| American Indian | 53 | 0.6% |
| Black | 457 | 5% |
| Asian | 267 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 789 | 9% |
| White | 6,381 | 72% |
| Unknown | 414 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 80 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,194 | 36% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,053 | 34% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,222 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 561 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 282 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 173 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 176 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 98 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.06% |
| Age Unknown | 9 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,852 | 1,721 | 131 |
| Faculty Status | 550 | 536 | 14 |
| Tenured Faculty | 287 | 282 | 5 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 534 | 521 | 13 |
| Primarily Instruction | 534 | 521 | 13 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 197 | 192 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 410 | 364 | 46 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 711 | 644 | 67 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 325 | 278 | 47 |
| Skilled Crafts | 119 | 117 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 211 | 198 | 13 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,004 (478) | $91,563 (282) | $73,129 (196) |
| Professor | $112,356 (137) | $114,534 (110) | $103,483 (27) |
| Associate Professor | $81,489 (150) | $84,174 (80) | $78,421 (70) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,879 (123) | $74,680 (67) | $64,136 (56) |
| Instructor | $57,982 (68) | $59,383 (25) | $57,167 (43) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,279 (43) | $85,978 (16) | $72,124 (27) |
| Professor | $147,028 (3) | $129,842 (2) | $181,401 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $104,664 (5) | $139,751 (2) | $81,273 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $101,075 (8) | $107,315 (3) | $97,332 (5) |
| Instructor | $69,034 (2) | - (-) | $69,034 (2) |
| Lecturer | $56,477 (25) | $57,168 (9) | $56,088 (16) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,290 (521) | $90,424 (298) | $71,420 (223) |
| Professor | $112,526 (140) | $114,386 (112) | $105,088 (28) |
| Associate Professor | $81,623 (155) | $84,910 (82) | $77,931 (73) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,662 (131) | $75,243 (70) | $65,406 (61) |
| Instructor | $57,939 (70) | $59,383 (25) | $57,137 (45) |
| Lecturer | $46,209 (25) | $46,775 (9) | $45,891 (16) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $11,250,997 | $6,983,509 | $4,267,488 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 62% | 38% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 485 | 259 | 226 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 482 | 256 | 226 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| All Track Combined | 67 | 34 | 33 |
| Football | 125 | 125 | - |
| Golf | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Rifle | 15 | - | 15 |
| Soccer | 39 | - | 39 |
| Swimming and Diving | 73 | 26 | 47 |
| Tennis | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Equestrian | 45 | - | 45 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $501,643 | $113,541 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $96,571 | $36,063 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 64 | 34 | 30 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Rifle | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Equestrian | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 86%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 74% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 73% |
| Female | 74% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 90% |
| American Indian | 78% |
| Black | 68% |
| Asian | 56% |
| Hispanic | 64% |
| White | 75% |
| Unknown | 63% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 55% |
| 5 Years | 71% |
| 6 Years | 74% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | - | 68 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 | 11 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 12 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 5 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
