,·Private Research University·Est. 1873
“A nationally rising private university in the heart of Fort Worth — where excellent academics, a vibrant campus culture, and Big 12 football combine for an unforgettable college experience.”
Texas Christian University, founded in 1873 by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), is a nationally recognized private research university located in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU has experienced a remarkable rise in national prominence over the past decade, climbing into the top 100 national universities while maintaining its tradition of personalized education and an extraordinarily vibrant campus culture. TCU is home to the Neeley School of Business, consistently ranked among the best undergraduate business programs in the South, and a strong College of Fine Arts with nationally recognized programs in ballet, music, and theatre. The College of Engineering and Computer Science is growing rapidly, aligning with the booming Dallas–Fort Worth technology market. TCU's pre-health programs feed strong medical, dental, and veterinary school acceptance rates. The TCU Horned Frogs compete in the Big 12 Conference and made a remarkable run to the College Football Playoff National Championship game in 2023. Fort Worth itself is a vibrant, underappreciated Texas city — with a world-class cultural district (Kimbell Art Museum, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth), a thriving restaurant scene, and immediate proximity to Dallas's international business hub.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Non-binding — priority scholarship consideration
Regular Decision
Rolling decisions
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$59,330
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
One of the most respected undergraduate business schools in the South, with outstanding programs in finance, accounting, and entrepreneurship.
Home to highly regarded programs in ballet, music, film, television, and theatre with a strong performance culture and professional pipeline.
A growing engineering college aligned with the DFW tech market, offering programs in computer science, electrical, mechanical, and environmental engineering.
TCU's liberal arts core, offering programs across the humanities, social sciences, and communications.
4 years
Neeley is consistently ranked top-40 nationally for undergraduate business. The Neeley Fellows program, energy-finance concentration, and proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth corporate corridor (American Airlines, AT&T, Charles Schwab, ExxonMobil) drive strong placement into investment banking, energy finance, and consulting.
4 years
Top-ranked Texas BSN program with simulation labs and clinical rotations across the DFW Metroplex. Direct pipelines into Cook Children's, Texas Health Resources, and Baylor Scott & White.
4 years
Named for CBS News legend Bob Schieffer, with one of the most respected journalism and strategic-communication programs in the South. Active student newsroom, TV studio, and PR agency built into the curriculum.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $79,240
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
