Texas Christian University
2800 S. University Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76109
www.tcu.edu

Texas Christian University is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Its mascot is the "horned frog" and its school colors are purple and white. Over the past few years the university has engaged in a multi-million dollar construction project which has led to the construction of four new residence halls, the new Brown-Lupton University Union, the Sam Baugh indoor football practice facility, Amon Carter Stadium renovations, a new campus bookstore, and a full renovation and addition to the School of Education. Construction is currently underway to replace the old Student Center with Scharbauer Hall.

• Enrollment of 8,696
• 7,471 undergraduates
• 1,225 graduate students
• 116 undergraduate areas of study
• 16 graduate degrees and four graduate certificates in 58 fields
• 13 areas of doctoral study
• Approximately 1,752 employees including:
• 479 full-time faculty members, with 86 percent holding the highest degree in their discipline
• 14:1 full-time equivalent student/faculty ratio
• Budget of $351 million
• Total investments of more than $1.17 billion
• 71,500 living alumni
• Founded in 1873
• Estimated annual cost, including tuition, room and board, books and fees, is $36,526.

Academic Divisions

AddRan College of Liberal Arts
Neeley School of Business
College of Communication
College of Education
College of Fine Arts
Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences
College of Science & Engineering

Research

As a major teaching and research university, TCU receives research funding from more than 75 agencies.

The Institute of Behavioral Research is one of the top three drug-related research institutes in the United States. It has had a major influence in national drug policy and treatment for four decades and has expanded its work to the United Kingdom.

The Andrews Institute of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education exists to provide an environment for innovation and change in the preparation and education of individuals in mathematics, science and technology.

Undergraduates have many opportunities to conduct their own research at the Science & Engineering Research Center and to present their findings at the annual Student Research Symposium, as well as at professional conferences.

The Festival of Student Scholarship and Creativity was launched in 2007. The festival comprises Honors Week, the Provost’s Concert, the Student Research Symposium, and other presentations by TCU’s colleges and schools.

Other Academic Highlights

The distinctive TCU Core Curriculum provides the opportunity for students to explore significant achievements in the liberal arts while gaining an understanding of the past, an awareness of the global and cultural issues of the present, and a foundation for becoming responsible citizens and ethical leaders in the future.

The TCU Energy Institute integrates the College of Science & Engineering and the Neeley School of Business to provide a unique opportunity for students, faculty, professionals and the industry to examine energy resources. The institute offers certificate programs in Professional Land Management and Geo Spatial Mapping and a minor in Energy Technology and Management. The Barnett Shale serves as a natural laboratory for the institute that will focus on newly emerging technologies associated with alternative energy.

The staff of the nationally recognized William L. Adams Center for Writing conducts more than 6,200 face-to-face and online tutoring sessions a year to help students improve their writing proficiency.

The Honors Program, TCU’s flagship academic program, annually brings high-profile figures to campus for its Fogelson Honors Forum. Speakers have included David McCullough, Mary Matalin and James Carville, Ben Stein, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

The Ranch Management Program is a unique, internationally recognized agribusiness program that combines technology with field-based instruction.

Endowed chairs and professorships are among the highest forms of recognition that a university can bestow. At TCU and Brite Divinity School, 51 such endowed positions support distinguished scholarship and bring deserved prestige to notable professors.

Areas of Study

Accounting
Aerospace Studies
Anthropology
Art Administration
Art Education
Art History
Asian Studies
Astronomy
Athletic Training
Biochemistry
Biology
British & Colonial/Post-Colonial Studies
Broadcast Journalism
Business Information Systems
Chemistry
Child Development
Classical Studies
Communication Studies
Computer Information Technology
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Dance
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education of Exceptional Children
Energy Technology and Management
Engineering
English
Entrepreneurial Management
Environmental Earth Resources
Environmental Science
Fashion Merchandising
Finance
Finance with Real Estate
French
Geography
Geology
German
Global Strategic Communication
Graphic Design
Habilitation of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Health and Fitness
History
Interdisciplinary Healthy Aging
Interior Design
International Communication - News Specialization
International Economics
Italian
Japanese
Latina/o Studies
Lighting for Visual Presentation
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Middle School Education
Military Science
Modern Languages & Literatures
Movement Science
Music
Music Education
Neuroscience
News-Editorial Journalism
Nursing
Nutritional Sciences
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Health Professions
Pre-Law
Pre-Major (Undecided)
Psychology
Psychosocial Kinesiology
Radio-TV-Film
Ranch Management
Religion
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Speech-Language Pathology
Strategic Communications - Ad/PR
Studio Art
Supply & Value Chain Management
Theatre
Women's Studies
Writing

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