Texas Christian University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from TCU's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
TCU acceptance rate by year
10,906 of 22,680 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 44.5% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 22,680 | 10,906 | 48.1% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 22,307 | 9,925 | 44.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 20,517 | 8,740 | 42.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 16,197 | 9,087 | 56.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 19,782 | 10,606 | 53.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 21,145 | 10,155 | 48.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 19,028 | 8,966 | 47.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 20,156 | 8,210 | 40.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 19,740 | 8,110 | 41.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 19,972 | 7,506 | 37.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 18,423 | 7,974 | 43.3% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
TCU deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with TCU Application or Common App or Coalition Application or ApplyTexas. Checked October 24, 2026 on TCU's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions By January 1
- Early action Apply by Decisions By January 1
- Priority deadline Apply by Decisions —
- Early decision II Apply by Decisions By March 1
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions By April 1
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at TCU
Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant. Early decision is binding: apply only if you would enroll.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at TCU
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
What counts
What TCU weighs
From section C7 of TCU's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essays
- Activities
- Character
- First-generation status
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Considered
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Alumni relation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
Waitlist
TCU waitlist
3,676 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 1,083 accepted it, and 396 were admitted from it (36.6% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What TCU costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use TCU's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to TCU's 48.1%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about TCU admissions
What is TCU's acceptance rate?
TCU admitted 10,906 of 22,680 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 48.1%. That is up from 44.5% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is TCU test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. TCU is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are TCU's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 1, 2026; Early action: November 1, 2026; Priority deadline: November 1, 2026; Early decision II: February 1, 2027; Regular decision: February 1, 2027. Check TCU's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for TCU?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1110–1330 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 27% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1330 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Does applying early decision help at TCU?
For Fall 2025, TCU admitted 68.1% of 1,373 early decision applicants, compared with 48.1% overall. Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- Texas Christian University Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- TCU first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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