Texas Christian University, Research university in Fort Worth, US
Texas Christian University is a research institution in Fort Worth covering 302 acres with academic buildings and residential areas. University Drive runs through the campus lined with mature oak trees connecting the different zones.
Addison and Randolph Clark founded the institution in 1873 as AddRan Male & Female College. After several relocations, the university settled permanently in Fort Worth in 1910.
Students organize themselves into more than 200 groups covering interests from academic work to social activities. Many participate in fraternities and sororities that shape community life on campus.
The campus hosts around 11,000 undergraduates and nearly 1,900 graduate students. A ratio of 13 students per faculty member allows for smaller classes and direct interaction with instructors.
The athletic teams go by the name Horned Frogs and compete in NCAA Division I. They belong to the Big 12 Conference facing opponents from across the region.
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