Texas Christian University Acceptance Rate
Fort Worth, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 20,517
- Admitted
- 8,740
- Yield
- 28.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Texas Christian University's acceptance rate has fallen from 48.9% in 2014–15 to 42.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 17,029 to 20,517 (+20%) over that period.
Its 42.6% rate makes Texas Christian University more selective than about 88% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 89%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (46.2% for women vs 37.5% for men, a 8.7-point gap). Texas Christian University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 28.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 17,029 | 8,322 | 48.9% | 1,891 |
| 2015–16 | 18,423 | 7,974 | 43.3% | 2,073 |
| 2016–17 | 19,972 | 7,506 | 37.6% | 1,888 |
| 2017–18 | 19,740 | 8,110 | 41.1% | 1,955 |
| 2018–19 | 20,156 | 8,210 | 40.7% | 2,194 |
| 2019–20 | 19,028 | 8,966 | 47.1% | 2,159 |
| 2020–21 | 21,145 | 10,155 | 48% | 2,287 |
| 2021–22 | 19,782 | 10,606 | 53.6% | 2,560 |
| 2022–23 | 16,197 | 9,087 | 56.1% | 2,491 |
| 2023–24 | 20,517 | 8,740 | 42.6% | 2,488 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 12,032 | 5,556 | 46.2% |
| Men | 8,485 | 3,184 | 37.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–690 | 20% |
| SAT Math | 570–685 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 15% |
How Texas Christian University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Texas Christian University's acceptance rate?
Texas Christian University's acceptance rate is 42.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,740 admitted of 20,517 applicants).
Is Texas Christian University test optional?
Texas Christian University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Texas Christian University?
Texas Christian University received 20,517 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,740.
What SAT score do you need for Texas Christian University?
Admitted students at Texas Christian University typically scored 580–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–685 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Texas Christian University getting harder to get into?
Texas Christian University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 48.9% in 2014–15 to 42.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.tcu.edu/.