Texas Christian University

    Fort Worth, TX · Private non-profit · Doctoral / R2 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1140–1350
    Median ~1250
    Acceptance rate
    44%
    Enrollment
    11,026
    ACT middle 50%
    26–31

    What the numbers say about TCU

    • The reported middle 50% spans 210 points, from 1140 to 1350. A planning score near or above 1390 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 620 Reading and Writing and 620 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 44% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 86% completion rate and $68,424 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1250 SAT scorePlan for a 1400Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $61,740
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $61,740
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $68,424
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    86%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1140 and 1350. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1390 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1350 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1250 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1140 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to TCU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of ArizonaTucson, AZ1150–142086%
    University of HoustonHouston, TX1160–134074%
    University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia, MO1150–133078%
    University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman, OK1140–133077%
    University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL1130–135077%
    College of CharlestonCharleston, SC1140–131060%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for TCU?

    Texas Christian University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1140–1350, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1390 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is TCU's acceptance rate?

    Texas Christian University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 44%.

    How much does it cost to attend TCU?

    Published tuition is approximately $61,740 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is TCU test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Texas Christian University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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