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Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University
2800 South University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76129-0002

Official telephone: (817) 257-7000
Fax number: (817) 257-7268
Website: https://www.tcu.edu/
Texas Christian University
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 817 828-3764 3764
800 828-3764 3764 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: February 1
Application fee: $50
High school graduation is: required, GED is not accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: March 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 1,142
Number of early decision applications accepted: 670 (59%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 38%
Average SAT I: 620 verbal, 623 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1160 - 1370
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 26 - 31
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 20%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 15%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 20,517
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 8,740
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 974
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 273
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 49%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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