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Student-Faculty Ratio 13:1
Full-Time Student Population 7,829
Part-Time Student Population 1,024
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 521
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 13
Total FT Faculty 546
Faculty with Terminal Degree 86%
Average Faculty Salary $85,392
Full-Time Retention Rate 86%
Part-Time Retention Rate 100%
Transfer-Out Rate 22%
Graduation Rate 74%
Programs/Majors Offered 108
Average Course Load 15 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 42%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 50%
  • 50 or More Students: 8%

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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.

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hawaiiborn08

Registered Nursing (RN) '14

5.0
A+

Nursing Student

I love my major as a nursing student at TCU. The program is excellent and the faculty and staff do everything in their power to help you succeed and become the best nurse that you can be. The workload is rigorous, but also challenges you to be a critical thinker as well. As a TCU nursing student, I think you will get an excellent job after you graduate, because TCU has a high reputation for their nursing program.

Feb 14, 2012

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wmgilstrap

Music Performance '13

3.5
B

Medium Level Difficulty University

great environment but the academics leave something to be desired

Jan 18, 2012

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garrettflowers

Fashion and Apparel Merchandising '14

5.0
A+

Professors Make Class Fun and Engaging

Every class that I attended this past year at TCU has been extremely rewarding and thought provoking in it's on ways. The professors really know how to pull the class in and get to the meat of the content without dwelling on it for too long.

Aug 13, 2011

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User rating for Texas Christian University - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 27 user reviews.

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Instructional Programs Occupational: Yes
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: Yes
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: Yes
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
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • 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
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Certificate
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 3%
  • Organizational Communication: 2%
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication: 3%
  • Registered Nursing (RN): 3%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Best Places to Study
  • Library
  • Reading Room in the student center
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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