Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Texas Christian admits about 1 in 2 applicants (48%). That puts it in the "Very selective" tier, more selective than 85% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$50 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 41%, women at 47%.
Where applicants live
Texas applicants were admitted at 43%, applicants from other states at 56%, and international applicants at 26%.
All applicants in the same class: 48%
Of those admitted, 27% from Texas enrolled, against 24% from other states and 24% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
25% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Wait list: 3,676 offered a place, 1,083 accepted, 396 admitted (37% of those who accepted)
Applying early
Early decision: 68% admitted
935 of 1,373 early applicants; 48% of all applicants
Apply by Nov 1; decisions by Jan 1
Second round: apply by Feb 1; decisions by Mar 15
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 1; decisions by Jan 1
Where you stand
How Texas Christian reads a record
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered. Scores are optional. 27% of first-years sent an SAT and 21% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Most high schools no longer rank; this college doesn't lean on it. Recommends 4 years of foreign language and math (2 and 3 required). See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Not considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Important | ||||
| First generation | Important | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; demonstration of competencies required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
84% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 48% of first-year applicants
949 applied · 797 admitted · 394 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 12 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date February 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: priority date November 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: priority date May 1, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by February 1 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: January 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent by April 1.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 2 weeks if admitted later.
- $500 housing deposit, due June 1, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 3 | 4 |
| Science (lab: 1 / 1) | 3 | 4 |
| Foreign language | 2 | 4 |
| Social studies | 3 | 4 |
| Academic electives | 2 | – |
| Total | 17 | 20 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school class rank
46% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 78% in the top quarter, of the 37% whose high school reported a rank.
This college doesn't publish first-years' .
Source:Texas Christian University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1220 on the SAT, 50 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
13% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1400 or higher.
37% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
16% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
15% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
Shares of the 27% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 21% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
752 studentssubmitted ACT
566 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Texas Christian University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Texas Christian University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Texas Christian University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Texas Christian University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)