Texas Christian University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
43.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
28.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,491
SAT Scores
1,270
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 16,197 students have applied and 9,087 students have allowed to admit to Texas Christian University (Acceptance rate: 56.10%). TCU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 27.41 % where 2,491 students have finally enrolled out of 9,087 admitted students.
TCU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Baylor University and University of Dayton, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 63.30%).
TCU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 20.61%).
How to Apply to Texas Christian University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply TCU. TCU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.tcu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.tcu.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.tcu.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://financialaid.tcu.edu/cost/net-price-calculator.php |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.financialaid.tcu.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://www.tcu.edu/compliance/legal-disclosures.php |
| Disability Service | https://www.tcu.edu/access-accommodation/index.php |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at TCU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Texas Christian University is 1,270 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Texas Christian University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,253). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | 1,270 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,253 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Texas Christian University, 458 students submitted SAT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,270 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 630 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 560 | 630 | 680 |
| Total | 1,140 | 1,260 | 1,360 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Texas Christian University, 505 students submitted ACT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 26 | 29 | 31 |
| English | 25 | 30 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 30 |
TCU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Texas Christian University. The school requires 7 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |