- Acceptance rate: 44% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 580–680 reading and writing, 560–670 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 26–31 composite
- Average net price: $39,005 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Texas Christian University reported: an acceptance rate of 44% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 26–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Texas Christian University reviews each application.
Texas Christian University GPA requirements
Texas Christian University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Texas Christian University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Texas Christian University acceptance rate
Texas Christian University admitted 9,925 of 22,307 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 44%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Texas Christian University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Fort Worth, Texas, with 11,049 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Texas Christian University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 580 | 630 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 620 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 29 | 31 |
| ACT English | 26 | 31 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 27 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1298 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Texas Christian University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Texas Christian University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $39,005 a year at Texas Christian University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into TCU with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Texas Christian University admitted 44% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are TCU's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Texas Christian University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–680 in reading and writing and 560–670 in math; ACT composite 26–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is TCU test optional?
Check Texas Christian University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Texas Christian University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 22% sent SAT scores and 21% sent ACT scores.
What percent of applicants does TCU accept?
Texas Christian University's acceptance rate was 44% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,925 of 22,307 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at TCU?
A lot: Texas Christian University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school class rank, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How selective is TCU?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Texas Christian University admitted 44% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does TCU look for?
Texas Christian University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does TCU give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Texas Christian University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at TCU if a parent went there?
Yes. Texas Christian University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at TCU after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $39,005 a year at Texas Christian University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check TCU's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Texas Christian UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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