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Campus & Student Life at Texas Christian University

Home to about 9,704 undergraduates in 2020, TCU is a large, private university located in Fort Worth, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, TCU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by TCU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our TCU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Texas Christian University is Affiliated With the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Colleges and Universities.

TCU Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 12.0% of the student population at TCU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit TCU Disability Services.

TCU for the Military

While not a "service academy", TCU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit TCU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our TCU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Texas Christian University

TCU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Texas Christian University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Texas Christian University

TCU has a comparatively large, student body. There were 9,704 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 9,448 (97.4%). Part-time attendance was 256 (2.6%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
9,4482569,704

Texas Christian University is Ranked #332 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, TCU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank TCU #332 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Texas Christian University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at TCU by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the TCU Diversity Guide.

Texas Christian University Competes in the NCAA

TCU has a total of 577 student athletes, 312 men and 265 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$68,050,907
Total Expenses (all teams)$68,050,907
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Texas Christian University Athletics

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