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Our Mission
To educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.
Our Vision
To create a world-class, values-centered university experience for our students.
Our Core Values
TCU values academic achievement, personal freedom and integrity, the dignity and respect of the individual, and a heritage of inclusiveness, tolerance and service.
About Texas Christian University
*Enrollment of 8,853
*7,640 undergraduates
*1,213 graduate students
*117 undergraduate areas of study
*41 master's level programs
*15 areas of doctoral study
*Approximately 1,820 employees
*506 full-time faculty members
*83 percent of faculty members hold the highest degree in their discipline
*Budget of $364.4 million
*Total investments of more than $1.1 billion
*74,300 living alumni
*Founded in 1873
*Estimated annual cost, including tuition, room and board, books and fees, is $39,030.
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TCU: Ahead of the Curve
TCU: Ahead of the Curve Mentoring professors. A vibrant academic community. New and updated facilities with all the amenities. Scores of opportunities to develop leadership skills on campus and abroad. Those are just a few of the reasons TCU is ahead of the curve.
Committed to creating a world-class, values-centered university experience, TCU is friendly and diverse. Students benefit from the strengths and resources of larger institutions in a small college environment. They can choose from more than 100 undergraduate areas of study, participate in innovative programs such as entrepreneurship and nurse anesthesia, and take part in service learning. Their professors are leaders in their fields, and classes are rigorous. A global perspective permeates TCU, and students have numerous opportunities to study across the globe. They have the advantage of state-of-the-art sports and recreation facilities and can enjoy NCAA Division I competition, right on campus. With a teacher-scholar model that results in close, mentoring relationships, TCU fosters discovery, creativity and leadership. It's a culture that enables the search for meaning and success. Consequently, a TCU education is more than the sum of semester hours - it's an exciting university experience that grows from the mission: "to educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community."
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History
*TCU was founded in 1873 by brothers Addison and Randolph Clark in *Thorp Spring, Texas, as AddRan Male and Female College.
*The school moved to Waco in 1895.
*The name was changed to AddRan Christian University in 1889 and Texas Christian University in 1902.
*TCU relocated to downtown Fort Worth in 1910 when the Waco facility burned, and opened three new buildings on the present campus in 1911.
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Academic Divisions
The campus encompasses 272 acres in a residential neighborhood five miles from the heart of downtown Fort Worth, a welcoming city with a vibrant mix of commerce, culture and entertainment.
In recent years, the University has invested considerable resources in new facilities and in upgrading residence halls, classrooms and laboratories. These include the TCU Barnes & Noble Bookstore, the Dutch Meyer Athletic Complex and Abe Martin Academic Enhancement Center, conversion of Jarvis Hall from a residence hall to administrative use, and renovation of Clark Hall. The Campus Commons was created to bring together all elements of The TCU Experience. The Amon G. Carter, the Kellye Wright Samuelson, the Teresa and Luther King, and the Mary and Robert J. Wright residence halls are located on the north and south Campus Commons, while the Brown-Lupton University Union completes the west end. Frog Fountain was relocated to the east end of the Commons with a new pond, refurbished flutes and new water features. Construction is under way in the east Commons on Clarence and Kerry Scharbauer Hall, a new academic facility (see below).
TCU is the largest of 17 colleges and universities associated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a denomination committed to demonstrating true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice. With the full support of the Disciples, TCU is committed to the highest standards of scholarship, affording students the rigorous challenges that make higher education worthwhile. Reflection on questions of meaning and value is crucial to genuine learning. TCU's covenant with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) supports this kind of education.
More than 59 religious groups are represented in the student body. The denominations with the largest representation are Roman Catholic, United Methodist and Baptist.There are 21 recognized student religious organizations on campus, including groups for Christian, Jewish and Muslim students. Brite Divinity School, a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) theological seminary, is an independent school affiliated with Texas Christian University.
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The TCU Experience
Summer Frog Camp works in conjunction with Academic Orientation to provide new students a head start on acquiring the skills they need to be successful in college. Frog Camps introduce new students to their classmates and to University history and traditions.
The Transitions program helps undergraduates deal with the many developmental changes that college students experience. Each year, members of a TCU class together tackle one of the elements of TCU's mission statement: community building as freshmen, ethical leadership as sophomores, responsible citizenship as juniors, and global awareness as seniors. At the Chancellor's Assembly, a celebration of TCU's academic life, incoming students march into Daniel-Meyer Coliseum to the applause of faculty and staff members clad in academic regalia. The event concludes with the candlelight passing of the Torch of Knowledge.
First-year students have the opportunity to take freshman seminars designed to develop a sense of belonging and the skills and self-confidence needed for academic success. Connections groups allow all first-year students to be part of a fall semester cohort led by upper-level students and a faculty member as they navigate the issues faced by college students. The TCU Leadership Center offers a wide variety of co-curricular classes and programs that expose students to contemporary leadership topics and opportunities for leadership development. Last year more than 1,500 individuals took part in the center's programs. Students have opportunities to become involved in the University through some 200 academic, professional and social organizations, including 33 fraternities and sororities.TCU's signet ring, which displays the University's seal, is presented to Horned Frogs in a special ceremony at the beginning of their senior year. Only students who have earned 84 credit hours are entitled to wear a TCU class ring. Each year, the 50th reunion class hosts a weekend of events, including marching in the May Commencement processional, complete with cap and gown and a commemorative medallion. This milestone event symbolizes the lifelong ties that Horned Frogs forge with their alma mater.
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Research
The mission of the Office of Sponsored Research is to serve the TCU community by providing information, personal assistance, services and programs to those who seek financial support for scholarly endeavors. Learn more at
www.research.tcu.edu
. As a major teaching and research university, TCU receives external funding from more than 75 agencies. View Endeavors, the TCU faculty research magazine, at
www.endeavors.tcu.edu.The
TCU Institute of Behavioral Research is one of the oldest and most respected evidence-based addiction treatment research institutes in the world.
The Andrews Institute of Mathematics & Science Education provides an environment for innovation and change in the preparation and education of individuals for these critical fields. Internal grant awards are made available to support projects for which external funding is not possible and/or to be used as seed money for pilot projects. Graduate students gain valuable experience conducting scholarly research under the guidance of their major professors. The Graduate Travel Grant Program supports research-related travel. Undergraduates are provided high quality hands-on research opportunities that are designed to broaden their understanding. Student and faculty mentor pairs may apply for grant funding, including research-related travel.
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Community Involvement
TCU is a key partner in the Berry Street Initiative that is creating a new urban village in the neighborhood south of the campus. The Research Apprentices Program brings students from FWISD to campus for instruction and involvement in science research. Through its College Access programs, which include TCU Community Scholars, the University provides multifaceted offerings that have helped to make college a reality for more than 6,000 first-generation/low-income students throughout the Metroplex. TCU contributes significantly to the cultural life of North Texas with scores of music and dance performances, lectures, plays, symposia and other events each year. The Andrews Institute of Mathematics & Science Education works with hundreds of K-12 teachers and students to improve the teaching of science and mathematics. TCU is developing innovative solutions to vexing healthcare problems, from determining best practices in nursing to lowering the childhood obesity rate. TCU students, faculty and staff volunteer thousands of hours annually, working with local social service organizations. TCU is incorporating green practices across campus and in new building projects. For example, Sherley Hall has been recognized as the first Gold-certified building in Fort Worth under the internationally recognized green building certification system, LEED.
School Colors
Purple and White
School Mascot
The Horned Frog
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