Texas Christian University is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). A TCU education is not just the sum of semester hours, but an entire university experience that grows from the mission: "to educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community."

With 8,800 students from across the country and around the world, TCU offers many benefits of large universities: rigorous academic programs, 100 undergraduate majors, 21 graduate degrees, excellent high-tech facilities, and professors who are leaders in their fields. Grounded in a liberal arts tradition and boasting a 14:1 student/faculty ratio, TCU can help individuals realize their creative potential, yet also assure graduates are well prepared for professional careers. With a new $100 million Campus Commons, top-of-the-line recreation center and first-rank curricular programs, TCU is a friendly, connected, and caring community.

TCU is classified under the Carnegie classification system as a doctoral/research institution. It offers 100 undergraduate majors, 54 master's programs, and 12 doctoral programs. However, although doctoral/research in academic classification, the university retains strong liberal arts roots. The humanities, social sciences, and sciences are emphasized throughout the curriculum, with a particularly strong emphasis on writing, critical thinking, and communication skills. Among 2,400 four-year colleges and universities in the United States, TCU is routinely ranked by U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" ranking as among the top 120, or the top 5 percent.

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