TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
HE UNIVERSITY T “TCU has an extremely strong athletics program from top to bottom, one of the best academic institutions in the country and the small class sizes and a family feel. That’s what makes TCU special.”
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~ Prentice Lewis
Campus Quick Facts
• 8,696 total head count for the fall 2008 semester • 5,063 total female head count (3,633 males) • 1,188 of entering freshmen were from Texas • 388 of entering freshmen were from out-of-state • 5,609 of the undergraduate population are from Texas • 1,483 of the undergraduate population are from out-of-state • 86 percent of 2007 entering freshmen were retained in 2008 • 1,592 bachelor degrees were awarded in 2007-08 • 506 full-time faculty members • 53 percent of entering freshmen were in the top 20 percent of their high school class • TCU’s endowment is among the top 60 colleges in the U.S. • 100 undergraduate majors • Eight different colleges on campus
• Campus is 269 acres • Wireless networking provided throughout campus • More than 45 religious groups represented • 29 fraternities and sororities • 200 academic and social organizations • 2008 Business Week ranked TCU’s business school Top 40 • TCU students represent more than 85 countries • 20 graduate degrees in 54 areas • 12 doctoral fields of study • Budget of $315 million • $37,426 is the annual cost estimate to attend TCU (includes tuition, fees, room, board and books) • Member of the Mountain West Conference • Summer tuition is $865 per credit hour
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TCU MISSION STATEMENT
To educate individuals to think and act as responsible citizens in the global community.
2009 TCU Volleyball Media Guide