Texas Christian University
Former name | Add-Ran Male & Female College (1873–1889) Add-Ran Christian University (1889–1902) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Disciplina est Facultas |
Motto in English | "Knowledge is power" |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | 1873 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Religious affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $2.7 billion (2024) |
| Chancellor | Daniel W. Pullin |
| Provost | Floyd L. Wormley, Jr. (interim) |
Academic staff | 981 (623 full-time) |
| Students | 12,938 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 11,049 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 1,889 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , , United States 32°42′35″N 97°21′50″W / 32.7096°N 97.3640°W |
| Campus | Large city, 325 acres (132 ha) |
| Newspaper | TCU 360 |
| Colors | Purple and white |
| Nickname | Horned Frogs |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Horned Frog |
| Website | tcu.edu |
Texas Christian University (TCU) is a private research university in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. It was established in 1873 by brothers Addison and Randolph Clark as the AddRan Male & Female College. It is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
The campus is located on 302 acres (122 ha) about 4 miles (6.5 km) from downtown Fort Worth. The university consists of nine constituent colleges and schools. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". According to the National Science Foundation, the university received approximately $19 million in research and development funding in 2022, ranking it 298th in the nation for research revenue and expenditures.
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 2024, the university enrolled around 12,938 students, with 11,049 being undergraduates.