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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		3,800
Average Housing Costs		$6,300
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?		Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus		46%
Number of Dormitories		10
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		3
Best Dorms		Clark Moncrief
Worst Dorms		Colby Milton Daniel

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TCU provides a variety of options for students who live on campus. Housing at TCU revolves around money—each dorm comes with its own price tag. Most of the nicer on-campus housing is reserved for upperclass students, although none of the facilities are entirely exclusive. All freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus, which can be a great way to get involved with the school and meet new people.

TCU offers students well-furnished and well-maintained living arrangements. Most dorms have carpeting, and all offer access to cable TV and high-speed Internet. Each dorm has a distinct flavor and history, which brings students together. Many students view TCU not only as their school, but literally their home for ten months of the year. Living in a dorm helps students feel at home on campus and brings many students together.

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jmuncy

Business Administration and Management '15

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Great Campus

TCU has a beautiful campus. The dorms and rec provide several amenities. The food choice are horrible. Only one cafeteria and two other options. The food gets dull fast.

Apr 27, 2012

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warrior93

Psychology '15

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Dorms and Resident Life Community

The dorms at TCU are very nice and spacious. Each room has a sink, twin beds, dresser, and desk. The rooms are fairly spacious for a dorm room. The closets are not that big, so don't bring all your clothes! One thing I love about the dorms at TCU is the community. In my dorm, I know almost everyone on my floor. We have community renewal programs and there are always events hosted by the RAs to build a sense of community. I feel like I belong and have great friends in my hall!

Dec 18, 2011

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jaimesporl

Journalism '14

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Living Situation

It's amazing! I love having people all around, but at the same time you can get away and go off by yourself! The insides of the buildings that haven't been re-done are a little dated, but you get used to it.

Dec 13, 2011

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User rating for Texas Christian University - Campus Housing is 4.6 out of 5 based on 22 user reviews.

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Room Types		Doubles Singles Suites Triples (Milton Daniel only)
Bed Types		Twin extra-long
What You Get		Bed Cable TV Desk and chair Dresser High-speed Internet access Local telephone service Mattress MicroFridge

Cleaning Service

For suites, a service cleans the bathrooms. Otherwise, it is not available.

Did You Know?

The policy at TCU dictates that every freshman and sophomore student must live on campus or at their parents' house. After the first two years, you can move off campus without a problem.
Comparatively, the cost of renting an on-campus apartment is far less than it would be to lease an apartment from an outside vendor and commute.
You can check out floor plans, pictures, and information about dorms at www.rlh.tcu.edu/reshalls.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Brachman
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 150
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Laundry, lounge, first-floor classrooms, movie room, game room

Clark
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 225
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Laundry, lounge

Colby
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 350
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Laundry, lounge

Commons (Carter, King, Samuelson, and Wright halls)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 628
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Carter and Samuelson are home to seven Living Learning Communities. Lounges, media/technology centers

Foster
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 200
Bathrooms: Shared or private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, suites
Special Features: Laundry, lounge

Milton Daniel
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 325
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Double, triple
Special Features: Laundry, lounge

Moncrief
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 224
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Laundry, lounge

Sherley Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 314
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Theater, video arcade, eight quiet study lounges, laundry, in-room sink

Waits
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 211
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, suites, lofts
Special Features: Laundry, lounge

Wiggins
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 150
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Laundry, lounge

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Bellaire Condos
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Unfurnished on-campus apartments
Rent ranging from $2,000-$3,300 per semester (depending on occupancy) Dining plan and utilities not included
Special Features: Central location, parking, ceiling fans in most bedrooms, fully-furnished kitchen, large walk-in closets, private and semi-private bedrooms, Jacuzzi bathtub (select units), sundeck/balcony (select units), French patio doors (select units), individual air conditioning controls

Sandage/McCart Apartments
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Two-bedroom apartments (furnished)
Rent comparable to Tom Brown/Pete Wright Apartments Basic Limited (or more) meal plan required TCU Shuttle provides transportation to and from main campus
Special Features: Parking, private bedroom (full-size bed included), living room, dining/kitchen area, laundry room (washer & dryer included), short walk to academic buildings

Tom Brown/Pete Wright Apartment Community
Floors: 4
Number of Units: 72
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Four-bedroom apartments (furnished)
Special Features: Private bedrooms, living area and full kitchen including microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and stove, cable TV, telephone, and Internet access

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