How religious is TCU?

Religion & Faith at TCU More than 60 religious traditions are represented on our campus, where students are encouraged to explore, practice or develop their faith. We support the spiritual and ethical life of each member of the TCU community.
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Is TCU a religious college?

Texas Christian University is the biggest religious university associated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and is open to students of any faith. There are more than 20 religious organizations for students to join, among more than 200 others.
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Is religion required at TCU?

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Texas Christian University is a private religiously-affiliated school. While TCU is affiliated with the DIsciples of Christ, they do not require students to take classes on the faith or involve themselves with sectarian activities.
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Can non Christians go to TCU?

TCU welcomes students of all faiths – and of none. Students take one religion studies course as part of the liberal arts and sciences core curriculum. TCU does not seek to impose a particular religious point of view, but challenges each student to consider what he or she believes.
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Does TCU make you go to church?

TCU students are free to choose and attend churches of their preference in the surrounding Fort Worth area. While TCU does not have a specific on-campus church, students often attend numerous churches near TCU.
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How many Jews are at TCU?

The school, located in Fort Worth, has about 60 Jewish students, out of more than 8,000 at the university, which is associated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a mainstream Protestant denomination.
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Can TCU students drink alcohol?

Students who choose to drink, either on or off the campus, are expected to handle alcohol responsibly and conform to the laws of this state. Violation of state law, city ordinance, or university regulations will be considered grounds for disciplinary action.
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Does TCU accept LGBTQ?

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Do Muslims go to TCU?

Muslim Student Association at TCU is an organization that offers a variety of activities and events in an effort to promote awareness and understanding of Islam on campus and throughout the Fort Worth community. MSA membership is open to all TCU students.
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Are there any Jews at TCU?

TCU Hillel is the home for Jewish life at Texas Christian University, serving the cultural, religious, educational, and social needs of all segments of the undergraduate and graduate Jewish student communities.
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What is not allowed in TCU dorms?

Appliances prohibited in the residence halls include: hot plate, toaster, crock pot, toaster oven, lava lamps, rice cookers, electric frying pan, deep fryer, automatic coffee makers, kettles, ceiling fan, window fan, air conditioner, space heater and halogen lamps.
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Do TCU students party?

Texas Christian University has been crowned one of the nation's top party schools by the Wall Street Journal. The Fort Worth college earned the No. 2 spot, just behind the small, rural Indiana University of Pennsylvania northeast of Pittsburgh.
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What percentage of TCU students are Catholic?

Catholic individuals make up 33 percent of the student population who claimed a religious preference, said the Rev. Angela Kaufman, TCU's campus minister. According to the 2018 Fact Book, there are more than 2,300 Catholic students at TCU.
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Why is TCU changing their name?

TCU is the largest credit union in Indiana and the nonprofit's website says it has over 300,000 members. In a letter sent to members on Tuesday, CEO Jason Osterhage clarified the union has not been bought and the name change is meant to reflect that fact that the group serves more than just educators.
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Is it harder to get into SMU or TCU?

Both TCU and SMU have competitive admissions processes, with an acceptance rate of 47% for both universities in the fall 2020 incoming class. However, the middle 50% range for SAT and ACT scores at SMU is slightly higher than at TCU, indicating a higher level of academic achievement among admitted students.
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How hard is it to get into TCU?

Texas Christian University admissions has an acceptance rate of 56% and an early acceptance rate of 64.5%. Half the applicants admitted to TCU who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1140 and 1360 or an ACT score of 26 and 31.
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Does TCU have a Catholic church?

Yes, TCU Catholic hosts mass on campus during the regular school year. Typically, mass is held on Sundays in the chapel and in the Newman Center on Wednesday evenings. For more information, please visit www.tcucatholic.org.
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What is the ethnicity of TCU?

Students enrolled at Texas Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.8%), followed by White Male (26.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.96%).
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Do TCU students go to Chapel?

We welcome students from all faiths, as well as students whose faith background isn't particularly important to them. While we do have a chapel on campus, there aren't services that students must attend.
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Is TCU a dry school?

The consumption, sale or use of alcoholic beverages is generally prohibited on campus. However, under certain conditions, alcoholic beverages may be served at campus events. Use of alcohol at events on campus must be approved by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
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Is TCU a Mormon?

<p>•TCU is the largest of 14 colleges and universities associated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a denomination committed to demonstrating true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice.
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Is TCU a frat school?

Fraternity and Sorority Life at Texas Christian University began in 1955 when the first fraternity chapter was established. Almost seventy years and thousands of members later, the Greek Community is thriving and now offers 43 fraternities and sororities.
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Is TCU a wet or dry campus?

According to TCU's student handbook, students may not drink on campus. However, alcohol is allowed in students' rooms and apartments with no more than six guests who are all of legal drinking age.
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Does TCU allow guns?

All firearms and dangerous weapons are prohibited on campus.
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Can you get a full ride to TCU?

The Chancellor's Scholarship is TCU's most competitive merit award and includes full tuition for eight semesters. Students who are selected to compete for a Chancellor's Scholarship will be invited to participate in an interview weekend, which usually takes place in February.
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