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Quick Stats
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Average Course Load
15 credits
Faculty with Terminal Degree
86 %
College Prowler Take
The professors seem to know what they are doing at TCU,
and they understand how to teach, except for a few exceptions. With accessible and mostly understandable teachers, there is an emphasis on the learning process and an ease to its progression. Small classes create an intimate setting between professors and students, which makes the whole learning process more personal.
Like any college or university, there is some variety in the quality of professors here. Most TCU professors take an active interest in their students’ performances and are willing to help them succeed. Less personable professors are generally the exception, though, most students will encounter them at some point.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
TCUBHb says: Social Sciences  |
The teachers are really committed...
The teachers are really committed to helping you succeed- I've been really happy with most of mine. We have a very strong business school, nursing school, etc.
Academics: March 26, 2009
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TCUBH says: Communication and Journalism |
The majority of the teachers are...
The majority of the teachers are kind to their students and want to genuinely get to know their students as people rather than faces. The workload depends on the classes that each student takes. Some majors have more work than others and certain ones are notorious for having "the most" studying of all of them. TCU is known to have a low teacher to student ratio. The average class has around 25 students in it and the largest one is around 150 students. This allows the professors to get to know their students better and it allows the students to feel more connected to the professor and other students in the class.
Academics: February 24, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Teachers really vary depending on...
Teachers really vary depending on the subject. You’re going to have some that are really tough, and others that aren’t so bad. I found my professors to be very friendly and helpful. They were very adamant about letting us know they were there if we needed assistance. |
Anonymous says: |
All the classes are small enough,...
All the classes are small enough, and you can easily talk with your professors. The professors are very personable, and it isn’t scary talking to them at all. This is definitely a positive thing about TCU, and something that drew me to it. |
Anonymous says: |
The teachers at TCU are pretty...
The teachers at TCU are pretty decent, but it seems like a lot of them leave for other opportunities. The foreign language teachers seem especially great. |
Facts
Most Popular Majors
- Business - 24 %
- Communication - 19 %
- Health professions - 13 %
- Education - 8 %
- Social sciences - 6 %
Degrees Awarded
- Bachelor's
- Doctorate
- Master's
Special Degree Options
- 3-2 master's in business administration
- Accelerated program
- Cross registration
- Distance learning
- Double major
- Dual enrollment
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Honors independent study
- Internships
- Study abroad
Class Sizes
- 50 or More Students - 0 %
Undergraduate Schools
- AddRan College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Brite Divinity School
- College of Communication
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Health and Human Sciences
- College of Science and Engineering
- Neely School of Business
- School of Education
Graduation Rates
- 4-Year - 55 %
- 5-Year - 67 %
- 6-Year - 69 %
Best Places to Study
- Library
- Reading Room in the student center
AP Test Score Requirements
Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements
Possible credit for scores of 5, 6, or 7
Did You Know?
TCU is constantly renovating to keep up with the broadening academic goals of its student body. Of nine schools, 106 majors are offered in such varying fields as fashion design, kinesiology, advertising, and theater.
TCU’s mascot, the Horned Frog, is actually a lizard. It has been the mascot of TCU since 1897—before the University changed its name to Texas Christian University.
It is tradition to rub the nose of the Horned Frog at the center of campus for good luck.
TCU has an endowment of over $800 million.
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