Texas Christian University
A good fit for students considering a private nonprofit institution in Texas. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $62,600 within 10 years; strong 86% graduation rate.
About This School
Texas Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Fort Worth, Texas with approximately 11,026 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 44% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $36,660 per year. The graduation rate is 86%, and the typical graduate earns $62,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Texas Christian University (TCU) is a private research university in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. It was established in 1873 by brothers Addison and Randolph Clark as the AddRan Male & Female College. It is affiliated with the Christian Church.
Founded in 1873 and affiliated with the Christian Church, this mid-sized Fort Worth university offers a genuinely strong track record — a 94% freshman retention rate and 86% graduation rate signal that students who enroll tend to stick it out and finish. The $62,600 median earnings 10 years out are respectable, and the relatively low median debt of $19,000 at graduation makes the math more manageable than at many comparable private schools. The main concern is the $33,531 average net price, which is still steep — so run the full financial aid numbers carefully before committing, especially if TCU isn't offering you merit money.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2021-22). What the admissions office actually weighs:
Early vs. Regular Decision
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,026 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: Texas Christian University Common Data Set (2021-22).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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