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Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX

Travel:

16 hour, 30 minute drive | 3 hour flight + 30 minute drive

Local Airport:

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Planning Your Visit
Places to Stay Near Campus

  • Hyatt Place Fort Worth/TCU

  • The Rosen House

  • Courtyard Fort Worth University

  • Hilton Garden Inn Fort Worth Medical Center

  • Courtyard Fort Worth West at Cityview

  • Stockyards Hotel

Places to Eat

  • Buffalo Bros

  • Dutch's

  • Terry Black's

  • The Social House

  • HG Sply Co.

Other Schools You Could Add to Your Trip:

  • SMU

  • University of Texas at Arlington

  • Baylor University

  • University of Texas at Austin

  • Texas A&M

  • University of Oklahoma

College Snapshot

Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Texas Christian University is a private university that blends rigorous academics with a vibrant campus spirit and strong community values. Known for excellence in business, education, nursing, and communications, TCU offers the personalized attention of a smaller school with the energy of a major university—and plenty of Horned Frog pride.



📊 Admissions Overview

  • Freshman Applicants (2025): 22,307

  • Acceptance Rate: 44.5%

  • Waitlisted Applicants: 3,707

  • Admitted from Waitlist: 753

  • Early Decision Applicants: 1,115

  • Early Decision Admitted: 764 (~69%)

  • Early Action Applicants: 13,545

  • Early Action Admitted: 6,818 (~50%)

  • Admission Difficulty: Very Difficult


🎓 Who Gets In

  • Class Rank: 96% of freshmen ranked in the top half of their HS class; 51% in the top 10%.

  • GPA Profile: Most admitted students had strong academic performance, often with GPAs above 3.7 and challenging coursework.

  • Test Scores:
    Middle 50% SAT:     1150–1340
    Average SAT Section Scores: 627 Verbal / 616 Math
    Middle 50% ACT: 24–30+ (average 28)
    42% scored 30+ on the ACT, and 66% scored above 1200 on the SAT


📝 What Matters in Admissions

  • Very Important: Academic GPA, rigor of coursework

  • Important: Extracurricular activities, volunteer work, work experience, essays, character/personal qualities, first-generation status

  • Considered: Standardized test scores (optional)

  • Not Considered: Class rank, recommendations, interviews, geography, alumni relation, or religious affiliation

  • Test Policy: Test-optional (SAT/ACT considered if submitted)

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