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Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
46 %
Number of Campus Owned Apartments
3
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes
College Prowler Take
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. Students Speak Out
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TCUBHb says: Social Sciences  |
The dorms are pretty nice;...
The dorms are pretty nice; however, Clark dorm always seems to smell. I personally would recommend living in either Foster or Milton Daniel, and I would avoid living in Brachman because it is far from central campus.
Campus Housing: March 26, 2009
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TCUHB says: Other |
Most of the dorms at TCU are...
Most of the dorms at TCU are really nice. Clark, Shirley, Foster, and Moncreif are fairly new and the best dorms for freshmen. The Tom, Brown, Pete, Wright apartments and the King/Carter/Samuelson/Wright commons are really nice too, but they are for sophomores and upperclassmen. Milton Daniel, Colby Hall, and the Greek community are in desperate need of renovation, but at least TCU has plans to change that in the near future.
Campus Housing: March 02, 2009
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TCUSB says: Communication and Journalism |
The dorms here are very nice. I...
The dorms here are very nice. I live in Colby, one of the oldest dorms and the only all-girls hall on campus. It's old but I really like it. It has a nice location near the BLUU, Health Center, the Coliseum, freshman parking lot, and Football Stadium. Communal bathrooms really aren't that bad. The rooms are pretty big compared to many of the other freshman dorms and there is a whole wall of closets/storage which came in handy because I brought my whole life to college. The only down side is that there isn't a thermostat in each room but it is usually comfortable. The other dorms are really nice, especially the new upperclassmen halls in the commons. All freshman rooms are double but the new ones in the commons have singles, doubles, triples, and even quads. My advice is to avoid overflow housing in Wiggins and Brachman because it's a far walk to main campus.
Campus Housing: February 24, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
The freshman dorms are okay. They...
The freshman dorms are okay. They have community showers, and you can’t really move your furniture. Out of all the schools I looked at, TCU had the biggest rooms. The dorms I like the best are Foster and Waits. I don’t think Waits is too hard to get into, but a lot of sophomores prefer it. |
Anonymous says: |
Dorms are great. Most of them have...
Dorms are great. Most of them have been newly renovated. I would stay away from Colby, the all-girls dorm, because it’s older than all the rest. I lived in Brachman my first year, in Worth Hills, and it was awesome. I like living down there because you always know what is going on with the fraternities. Worth Hills is where most of the fraternity and sorority houses are located. |
FactsWhat You Get
- Bed
- Cable TV
- Desk and chair
- Dresser
- High-speed Internet access
- Local telephone service
- Mattress
- MicroFridge
Room Types
- Singles
- Doubles
- Triples (Milton Daniel only)
- Suites
Cleaning Service
For suites, a service cleans the bathrooms. Otherwise, it is not available.
Dormitories
Moncrief
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 224
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Laundry, lounge
Milton Daniel
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 325
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Double, triple
Laundry, lounge
Sherley Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 314
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Theater, video arcade, eight quiet study lounges, laundry, in-room sink
Wiggins
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 150
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Laundry, lounge
Waits
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 211
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, suites, lofts
Laundry, lounge
Clark
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 225
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Laundry, lounge
Brachman
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 150
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Laundry, lounge, first-floor classrooms, movie room, game room
Colby
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 350
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Laundry, lounge
Foster
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 200
Bathrooms: Shared or private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, suites
Laundry, lounge
Commons (Carter, King, Samuelson, and Wright halls)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 628
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Carter and Samuelson are home to seven Living Learning Communities. Lounges, media/technology centers
Campus Owned Apartments
Sandage/McCart Apartments
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Two-bedroom apartments (furnished)
Parking, private bedroom (full-size bed included), living room, dining/kitchen area, laundry room (washer & dryer included), short walk to academic buildings
Rent comparable to Tom Brown/Pete Wright Apartments
Basic Limited (or more) meal plan required
TCU Shuttle provides transportation to and from main campus
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)
Private bedrooms, living area and full kitchen including microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and stove, cable TV, telephone, and Internet access
Bellaire Condos
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Unfurnished on-campus apartments
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
Rent ranging from $2,000-$3,300 per semester (depending on occupancy)
Dining plan and utilities not included
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.
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