Texas Christian University
PrivateFort Worth, TX
Located in Fort Worth, TX, Texas Christian University is a private large school with roughly 11,026 undergraduates. It's moderately selective, admitting about 44% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer Systems Analysis shows the strongest outcomes -- $121,734/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Texas Christian University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Texas Christian University weighs your application
From Texas Christian University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Texas Christian University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Texas Christian University look for in applicants?
Per Texas Christian University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Texas Christian University's acceptance rate?
Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX admits approximately 44% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Texas Christian University?
Admitted students at Texas Christian University typically score between 1140–1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Texas Christian University?
Admitted students at Texas Christian University typically score between 26–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Texas Christian University cost?
Texas Christian University's total cost of attendance is reported at $76,604 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Texas Christian University?
Texas Christian University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Texas Christian University require students to live on campus?
No -- Texas Christian University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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