At a glance
Average net price
$36,660
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
85.5%
Admission rate
44%
Undergrad size
11,026
In-state tuition
$61,740
Out-of-state tuition
$61,740
Cost of attendance
$76,604
Median earnings (10y)
$68,424
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,298
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 92.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (28%), humanities & arts (25%), social sciences (21%).
- STEM10%
- Health13%
- Business28%
- Humanities & arts25%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services4%
- Business28.1%~3,094 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions12.8%~1,417 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication12.7%~1,395 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences8.8%~976 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology5.7%~631 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~573 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education4.5%~494 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~454 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science2.7%~295 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~287 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~256 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering2.0%~216 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.8%~194 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~141 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.1%~123 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~75 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.6%~71 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~66 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture0.6%~66 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~57 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 428 | $66,322 | $19,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 349 | $64,231 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 300 | $39,394 | $24,148 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 280 | $56,711 | $19,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 242 | $42,482 | $21,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 242 | $68,776 | $17,778 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 232 | $55,051 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 226 | $105,918 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 213 | $34,406 | $23,412 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 206 | $63,621 | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 180 | $46,860 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 180 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 171 | $24,952 | $22,000 |
| Real Estate. | Bachelor's | 163 | $59,869 | $24,282 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 142 | $38,562 | $20,429 |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Bachelor's | 122 | $78,343 | $20,750 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 115 | — | $25,292 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 111 | $62,234 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 100 | $48,622 | $22,287 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | 98 | $43,817 | $19,500 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 92 | $63,234 | $22,944 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 91 | $46,701 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 90 | — | $27,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 88 | $28,752 | $22,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 85 | $50,473 | $26,500 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 74 | $38,196 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 74 | — | — |
| Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education. | Bachelor's | 68 | — | $25,166 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 67 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 58 | — | $23,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 57 | $58,168 | — |
| Natural Sciences. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master's | 56 | $48,240 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 54 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 54 | $19,428 | $27,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 53 | $49,133 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | $24,000 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 52 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Texas Christian University
Texas Christian University is a large institution located in Fort Worth, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 11,026 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Texas Christian University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $36,660 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $61,740 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $76,604 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 85.5%, a strong completion outcome. 92.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $68,424 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Texas Christian University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (28% of credentials), humanities & arts (25% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Texas Christian University accepts 44% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,298. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Fort Worth, Texas (city), Texas Christian University draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Texas Christian University
Q.How much does Texas Christian University cost?
The average net price at Texas Christian University is $36,660 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $76,604.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Texas Christian University?
Texas Christian University has a 6-year graduation rate of 85.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Texas Christian University?
Texas Christian University admits 44% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Texas Christian University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Texas Christian University graduate earns $68,424 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Texas Christian University?
Published tuition is $61,740 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Texas Christian University located?
Texas Christian University is located in Fort Worth, Texas (ZIP 76129).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Texas Christian University at their official website.