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There’s No Place Like TCU℠

A Combination You’ll Find Only Here

By Texas Christian University

April 11^th, 2025

At other schools, you trade the excitement of big-time athletics for the personalized attention of small class sizes. Or the amenities of a big city for the coziness of a college town.

At Texas Christian University, you find a unique mix of challenging but supportive academics, the thrill of big-time sports and a walkable campus located in one of the country’s most dynamic cities.

Here, you can have it all without tradeoffs. Take a look at what sets TCU apart.

Exceptional Academics

At TCU, you’re challenged to learn and grow while receiving the support to thrive. You take small classes and enjoy personalized attention and advising from expert faculty. That means you’re always on the right track to graduate and find success — no matter if you study STEM, the liberal arts or anything in between.

There’s No Place Like TCU℠

There’s No Place Like TCU℠

There’s No Place Like TCU℠

Undergraduate students have ample opportunities to work side-by-side with faculty in labs, gaining hands-on research experience.

There’s No Place Like TCU℠

There’s No Place Like TCU℠

Students benefit from close faculty mentorship and tailored advising, thanks to small class sizes and a 14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio.

There’s No Place Like TCU℠

There’s No Place Like TCU℠

Fast Facts

98%

of faculty teach undergrads

½

of classes have fewer than 30 students

97%

of TCU graduates are employed, continuing education or in military service within 6 months of graduation

A Welcoming Community

TCU is a connected community with a lively campus life where you can build lasting friendships, experience fun traditions (Frog Camp, anyone?) and make unforgettable memories, like living on campus your first and sophomore years.

There’s No Place Like TCU℠

There’s No Place Like TCU℠

There’s No Place Like TCU℠

TCU’s residence halls, top 10 ranked by The Princeton Review, are a vibrant part of the on-campus community.

The best kind of study break is a fun event planned by theCrew, a student-led organization that hosts numerous activities on campus every week.

There’s No Place Like TCU℠

Fast Facts

#1

Happiest students (The Princeton Review)

93%

of first-year students return for their sophomore year

250+

Student organizations

The Perfect Location

TCU has a classic collegiate vibe with big city energy. You live and learn on a tree-lined campus that is consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful, just five miles from the excitement and cultural amenities of downtown Fort Worth.

This prime location also means you have access to career and internship opportunities in one of the fastest-growing job markets in the U.S.

The best of both worlds: TCU’s picturesque campus is nestled in a neighborhood just minutes away from downtown Fort Worth.

Fort Worth is a hub for professional opportunities as one of the fastest-growing job markets in the U.S.

Line dancing and live music: TCU students love to visit Billy Bob’s Texas, the world’s largest honky tonk, in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.

Outdoor adventures await in Fort Worth, like a TCU Recreation Center-sponsored paddling trip on nearby Benbrook Lake.

Purple pride is shared throughout TCU’s hometown.

Downtown Fort Worth offers ample professional opportunities, restaurants and entertainment.

TCU’s Center for Career and Professional Development is ranked top 25 by The Princeton Review for helping students navigate the path to success with internships and career plans.

TCU is just a 30-minute drive from downtown Dallas, a major business destination.

Students make meaningful contributions to the Fort Worth community during events like TCU Day of Service.

Fast Facts

#1

Fastest-growing job market (U.S. Department of Labor, 2024)

4th

Largest metro area and 11th-largest city

20+

Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Dallas-Fort Worth

Top-Tier Athletics

From football to baseball to basketball and beyond, TCU’s athletics scene is an experience you won’t find anywhere else — big-time sports with winning traditions and huge school spirit on a campus where the action is just steps from your residence hall.

The TCU men’s tennis team is the 2024 NCAA Division I national champion.

The TCU women’s basketball team is the 2025 Big 12 Conference champion.

Tailgating in Frog Alley begins three hours before kickoff at home football games.

The Horned Frogs are the first Texas football team to make it to the College Football Playoff National Championship.

The TCU baseball team boasts four Big 12 Conference championship titles.

Make a peace sign and curl your fingers for the perfect “Go Frogs!” hand sign.

The TCU women’s rifle team is the 2024 NCAA Division I national champion.

Fast Facts

$0

Cost for students to attend sporting events on campus

25

Big 12 championships since joining the league in 2012

A+

Athletics (Niche.com, 2025)

Future Frogs

When you choose TCU, you get the whole college package — without tradeoffs.

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Footnotes

Photos by James Anger, Jeff McWhorter, Nate Hovee - stock.adobe.com and Steve Salis Media - stock.adobe.com.

FootNotes

Photos by James Anger, Jeff McWhorter, Nate Hovee - stock.adobe.com and Steve Salis Media - stock.adobe.com.

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