Texas Christian University: Review & Facts

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Texas Christian University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 12,275 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1873 and is one of the 9 schools and colleges located in Fort Worth, Texas.

Texas Christian University is affiliated with Christian Church Disciples of Christ.

Academic Offerings

At Texas Christian University you can obtain your 1-year certificate, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
113
Texas Christian University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 113 majors. The most popular concentrations are Accounting and Finance, Communication and Journalism, Business, Management, and Marketing and Advertising. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Texas Christian University student retention rate is very high at 92% (well above Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
92%
Good
The graduation rate at Texas Christian University is very good - 82%. Roughly 22% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Texas Christian University is pretty decent - 14:1. Read more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $53,900 per year. The additional fees at Texas Christian University not covered by tuition are approximately $100, which totals $54,000 per academic year.

Read the details about Texas Christian University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
56%
Doable
According to recent data, 16,197 applications were submitted and 9,087 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

Texas Christian University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Texas Christian University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,400
High
Texas Christian University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Texas Christian University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Texas Christian University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 5,400 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, nearly $8,400 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Texas Christian University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Texas Christian University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Texas Christian University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Texas Christian University
2800 S University Dr
Fort Worth, Texas
76129, USA
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