Selective Private · Fort Worth, TX
Texas Christian University
Calculate your TCU oddsQuick Facts
| Acceptance rate | — |
| Type | Private · Selective Private |
| Setting | Campus setting |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last verified May 2026.
Getting In
Texas Christian University is among the most selective institutions in the country. The application is read holistically. Test scores and GPA establish baseline academic credibility but rarely drive the final decision. The rest of the application (activities, recommendations, and especially essays) reveals who you are and what you would add to the community.
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TCU is best known for the Neeley School of Business, the John V. Roach Honors College, and a Fort Worth campus. Admissions readers are looking for applicants whose specific interests and ways of working would actually thrive in that environment. Not generic “passion.” Concrete curiosity that already shows up in what you do.
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TCU vs. Peer Schools
Side-by-side comparison with similar Selective Private schools applicants typically consider.
| School | Accept | SAT mid-50 | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCU This page | — | — | — |
| Tufts | 9.5% | 1490–1550 | $39,998 |
| Boston College | 16.4% | 1440–1540 | $41,704 |
| BU | 11.1% | 1420–1530 | $24,402 |
| Northeastern | 5.2% | 1440–1540 | $30,915 |
| Tulane | 14.0% | 1400–1520 | $39,949 |
Sources
All numerical data on this page is sourced from official, primary sources. Admissions stats reflect the most recent publicly published cycle. Verify current figures with TCU's admissions office before applying.
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — federally maintained dataset on admissions, cost, demographics, and post-graduation outcomes (IPEDS-derived).
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) — the underlying federal data collection that all U.S. accredited institutions report into annually.
- TCU Common Data Set — the standardized annual data document published by the school.
Last verified May 2026. Stats reflect TCU's most recent publicly published admit cycle.