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UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
Texas Christian University (TCU)
Prepared for Sample Student · Fort Worth, TX
Best-case 4-yr offset
$197,450
AP savings + Dean's Scholarship
Typical 4-yr offset
$154,906
AP + avg merit × 4 · 42% receive merit
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $174,632 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
44.0%
Yield 28.5% · Test Optional
Annual Sticker Cost
$81,610
Net after avg aid: $37,952
AP Tuition Saved
$69,450
30 credits · 2.0 semester(s)

Admissions Profile

SAT Total (mid 50%)
1150–1375
ACT Composite
26–31
GPA
Not reported
Decision Plans
RD

Not separately reported in CDS

Cost Breakdown

Tuition$63,500
Fees$90
Room & board$18,020
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$81,610
Average need-based aid− $43,658
Net price (avg)$37,952

Merit Scholarship Opportunity

Chancellor's Scholarship
$63,500 /yr
Dean's Scholarship
$32,000 /yr
Faculty Scholarship
$30,000 /yr
TCU Scholarship
$27,000 /yr
Founders' Scholarship
$17,000 /yr

AP Investment & Return

Based on TCU's AP credit policy (min score 3, capped at 66 credits).

Edit AP profile
Calculus BC
+8 credits · $18,520
Chemistry
+8 credits · $18,520
Biology
+8 credits · $18,520
English Language
+3 credits · $6,945
US History
+3 credits · $6,945
Credits
30
Sem. saved
2.0
Saved
$69,450
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction

Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.

Say to the parent

"TCU is a fantastic school that offers a private school education with the excitement of a Big 12 university. They have a strong emphasis on leadership and community engagement, and their Neeley School of Business is particularly well-regarded. It's a place where students can get a great education and also have a vibrant, well-rounded college experience."

Say to the student

"TCU has an amazing school spirit and a really tight-knit community. It's a place where you can get involved in a ton of different things, from cheering on the Horned Frogs to getting involved in research. The campus is beautiful, and Fort Worth is a great city to be in."

College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2023-2024 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22