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TCU began as a progressive and personal college for men and women with a dream to learn and lead.

150 years later, we are still that place.
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Mission & History

The world has changed since Fort Worth was home to “Hell’s Half-Acre.” But TCU's promise has stayed the same.

This Is TCU

11,152

Undergraduate Students

1,828

Graduate Students

100,000

Living Alumni

 26

Average Class Size

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Traditions

TCU is a place of spirited belonging where Horned Frogs have long found connection through our culture and traditions.

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Leadership

Our powerful academic community starts at the top and influences everything we do. Horned Frogs lead by example.

Leaders Are Made Here.   

At TCU, Lead On is more than a motto, it's a call to action.

TCU Alumni Leaders
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Strategic Plan

The world spins forward. We’re building a campus and community for future generations. The plans we imagine and develop today will ensure a bright future for our students and the lives they touch.