Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Texas Christian University

Find Schools Near

Texas Christian University Business Programs

Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Fort Worth, Texas. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life.

817 Undergraduate Degrees
196 Graduate Degrees
$53,406 Avg Cost After Aid (Undergrad)
48% Acceptance Rate

Best Business Schools

Texas Christian University Rankings

TCU is ranked #42 out of 1,477 schools in the nation for overall quality on our 2023 Best Colleges list. This lands it a coveted spot in the top 5% of all colleges and universities in the country. TCU also holds the #3 spot on the Best Colleges in Texas ranking.

These rankings may look different from those published by other outlets, because we use an outcomes-based approach rather than a subjective one. We get our data from a number of places, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard. For more information, check out our rankings and methodology page.

TCU has also been awarded the following overall awards by our latest rankings.

Rank Ranking Name Share
#36 Best Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#46 Best Business Master’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It

Program Level Awards

These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at TCU.

Rank Ranking Name Share
#3 Best Specialized Sales Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#4 Best Other Business & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#4 Best Entrepreneurial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#6 Best Real Estate Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#11 Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#12 Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#13 Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#23 Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#29 Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#75 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It

Awards From Around the Web

The following table lists some notable awards TCU has earned from around the web.

Rank Ranking Name Source
#4 Best Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing Schools College Factual
#10 Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools College Factual
#35 Best Accounting Schools College Factual
#58 Best Business Administration & Management Schools College Factual
#59 Best Schools Course Advisor
#69 Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools College Factual

Where Is Texas Christian University?

undefined

Contact details for TCU are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 2800 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76129
Phone: 817-257-7000
Website: www.tcu.edu/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCUTexasChristianUniversity
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tcu

How Do I Get Into TCU?

You can apply to TCU online at: admissions.tcu.edu/apply/

Admission Requirements for TCU

Submission Required?
High School GPA required
High School Rank recommended
High School Transcript required
College Prep Program required
Recommendations required
SAT or ACT Scores considered but not required
TOEFL required

How Hard Is It To Get Into TCU?

48% Acceptance Rate
63% Of Accepted Are Women
39% Submit SAT Scores
The acceptance rate of Texas Christian University is 48%. While it may not be as selective as some schools, it does screen its applicants very carefully. Do what you can to stand out among others in the pool of applicants!

Approximately 37% of accepted students are men and 63% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 47%, and the acceptance rate for women is 49%.

Average Test Scores

About 39% of students accepted to TCU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 560 and 660. Math scores were between 550 and 660.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Texas Christian University  ( 560 to 660 )
200
800

SAT Math Scores for Texas Christian University  ( 550 to 660 )
200
800
TCU received ACT scores from 46% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT English scores ranged between 25 and 34. Math scores were between 24 and 29. Composite scores were between 25 and 31.

ACT English Scores for Texas Christian University  ( 25 to 34 )
1
36
ACT Math Scores for Texas Christian University  ( 24 to 29 )
1
36
ACT Composite Scores for Texas Christian University  ( 25 to 31 )
1
36

Can I Afford Texas Christian University?

$53,406 Net Price
29% Take Out Loans
2.7% Loan Default Rate
The overall average net price of TCU is $53,406. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.

Student Loan Debt

While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At TCU, approximately 29% of students took out student loans averaging $15,584 a year. That adds up to $62,336 over four years for those students.

The student loan default rate at TCU is 2.7%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.

Texas Christian University Undergraduate Student Diversity

9,448 Full-Time Undergraduates
59% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 9,704 undergraduate students at TCU, with 9,448 being full-time and 256 being part-time.

undefined

There are also 1,675 graduate students at the school.

Gender Diversity

Of the 9,448 full-time undergraduates at TCU, 41% are male and 59% are female.

undefined

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Texas Christian University students is as follows.

undefined
Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 265
Black or African American 518
Hispanic or Latino 1,481
White 6,342
International Students 379
Other Races/Ethnicities 463

Geographic Diversity

Texas students aren't the only ones who study at Texas Christian University. At this time, 45 states are represented by the student population at the school.

Over 86 countries are represented at TCU. The most popular countries sending students to the school are Vietnam, China, and India.

Online Learning at Texas Christian University

2,646 Took All Classes Online
10,797 Took At Least One Class Online
310.4% Avg Growth Over 4 Years
In 2019-2020, 10,797 students took at least one online class at the school.

The following chart shows how the online learning population at TCU has changed over the last few years.

undefined

Online Growth Rankings of TCU

The average growth rate over the last four years of online students at Texas Christian University was 310.4%. This is the #176 largest growth rate of all schools that are only partially online. This refers to all students at TCU regardless of major.

When we speak of partially online, we are referring to schools whose online population is less than 50% of its total student body. Mostly online refers to those with online populations greater than or equal to 50%.

Texas Christian University Business Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major Undergraduate Certificate Bachelor’s Master’s TOTAL
Finance 0 168 0 168
General Business Administration and Management 0 17 117 134
Accounting 0 81 44 125
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0 120 0 120
Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication 0 96 7 103
General Economics 0 96 0 96
Supply Chain Management 0 62 8 70
Real Estate 0 57 0 57
Entrepreneurship 0 50 0 50
Fashion Merchandising 0 41 0 41
Farm/Farm & Ranch Management 10 5 0 15
Research and Development Management 0 0 14 14
Actuarial Science 0 13 0 13
Business Management & Marketing 0 0 6 6
International Economics 0 1 0 1
TOTAL 10 807 196 1,013

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs.

Visit School

Find Business Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited business colleges across the U.S.