Texas Christian University is a private Christian university in Fort Worth, Texas. It was established in 1873 by brothers Addison and Randolph Clark as the Add-Ran Male & Female College. The campus is located on 272 acres about 3 miles from downtown Fort Worth. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Disciples of Christ. The university consists of eight constituent colleges and schools and has a classical liberal arts curriculum. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". TCU's mascot is Superfrog, based on the Texas state reptile—the horned frog. For most varsity sports, TCU competes in the Big 12 conference of the NCAA's Division I. As of Fall 2020, the university enrolls around 11,379 students, with 9,704 being undergraduates.
Motto | Disciplina est Facultas "Knowledge is power" |
Type | Private |
Established | 1873 |
Religious affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
Academic affiliations | ORAU, CONAHEC, CIC, NAICU |
Endowment | $2 billion (2021) |
Chancellor | Victor Boschini |
Academic staff | 981 (623 Full-time) |
Students | 11,379 (Fall 2020) |
Undergraduates | 9,704 (Fall 2020) |
Postgraduates | 1,675 (Fall 2020) |
Campus | Urban, 325 acres (273 acres developed) |
Colors | Purple and White |
Mascot | Horned Frog |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Big 12 |
Acerca de Texas Christian University
Located in Fort Worth, Texas the university is home to around 10,000 students annually. It is affiliated with the Disciples of Christ.
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The university relocated to Thorp Spring and Waco in the late 1800s, early 1900s, before returning to Fort Worth.
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Información más reciente sobre Texas Christian University actualizada el 28 de Julio, 2021.