Tuition Rate Increase for the 2024-2025 Academic Year

Yes. This decision comes after careful consideration of economic factors and it is necessary to maintain and advance TCU's standard of excellence in academics, student experience and services.

Tuition for full-time undergraduates will increase by approximately $4,520 annually, representing a 7.9% increase for the upcoming academic year.

All hourly undergraduate rates, and some graduate rates, will increase by the same 7.9% to align with the overall tuition increase. For specific details regarding the impact on graduate programs, please contact your respective program office for more information.

The tuition rate increase will be applied across all classes — existing students and incoming students. 

This rate increase applies to tuition only. Food and housing rates will be addressed at a later date. 

Most universities experience an annual increase in fixed costs, resulting in a tuition rate increase, including TCU. We did not institute a tuition increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2021-2022 Academic Year.

Comparative data with peer institutions is not available at this time.  

Those funds are used to support people and programs at an increasing rate every year. As a result of Lead On: A Campaign for TCU, need-based financial aid grew by 185%, from $43 million in 2012 to $123 million in 2022. The university is committed to making a TCU education more accessible by continuing to increase financial aid for qualifying students as well as merit awards for academic performance.

For information specific to the School of Medicine’s tuition rate increase for the 2024-2025 academic year, please visit the Burnett School of Medicine’s financial aid site or email: mdadmissions@tcu.edu. 

Yes, the Neeley School of Business undergraduate differential tuition applies to any student who takes a course through Neeley and is a per credit hour fee. Details on undergraduate differential tuition can be found on the Neeley FAQ. For financial aid assistance for the Neeley School’s differential tuition, please visit https://financialaid.tcu.eduor email NeeleyDifferentialTuition@tcu.edu.

• For general questions regarding the overall 7.9% tuition increase, please call 817-257-7000.
• For questions regarding the Neeley School of Business undergraduate differential tuition, please contact: NeeleyDifferentialTuition@tcu.edu
• For questions regarding financial aid and/or scholarships, please contact financialaid@tcu.edu or call 817-257-7858.

Need-based financial aid will increase by the same 7.9% for students who have pre-qualified for financial aid. Complete the FAFSA for the 2024-2025 academic year to ensure you continue receiving need-based aid, including grants, loans and work-study programs. Note: the FAFSA is currently undergoing updates and we expect it to be available by January 1, 2024. For more information, visit https://financialaid.tcu.edu/resources/filing-fafsa.php.

For students with academic scholarships that do not cover the full tuition, the scholarship amount will remain the same amount as previously offered. However, families may consider applying for more aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and completing the CSS Profile.

Eligibility for merit-based scholarships is determined without regard to financial need. Consequently, most scholarships are not adjusted when tuition increases. However, scholarships designated as full-tuition awards, such as the Chancellor’s Scholarship, will be adjusted automatically.

Access to financial aid increases every year at TCU. Last year we awarded over $277.5 million in institutional need-based financial aid and academic awards. Need-based grants, work study and educational loan funding may be applied for at any time. Please visit the financial aid website at https://financialaid.tcu.edu for more information on how to apply for aid.

If you have questions about qualifying for financial aid or seeking additional scholarships, please visit https://financialaid.tcu.edu for more information.

Students who receive need-based aid will automatically be considered for additional funding. Be sure to complete your 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We expect the FAFSA to be available by January 1, 2024.

Yes. Be sure to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Profile, to determine your eligibility for aid, including loans, that may help cover these charges. In addition to submitting the FAFSA and CSS Profile, be sure to also submit the Neeley Differential Tuition Grant application, available through your myTCU portal (Financial Aid tile, Financial Aid Year 2024-2025, My Financial Aid). Review for additional aid will begin once you submit the 2024-2025 FAFSA and other aid applications.

Yes, there will be additional need-based aid available. Apply for the Neeley Differential Tuition Grant through your myTCU portal (Financial Aid tile, Financial Aid Year 2024-2025, My Financial Aid). Review for additional aid will begin once you submit the 2024-2025 FAFSA and other aid applications.

If you drop a course for which you have received aid, particularly the Neeley Differential Tuition Grant, adjustments may be made to the aid offered. Also, if you decide to drop a course it is crucial to promptly inform the financial aid office.

The Neeley School of Business is TCU’s largest college in terms of majors and continues to drive reputation and impact for the University. This decision was made after much analysis and consideration; the undergraduate differential tuition for Neeley courses will support student growth and advance the value of a Neeley degree through the implementation and advancement of high-impact student programs. Details on undergraduate differential tuition can be found on the Neeley FAQ.