TCU enrolls about 6,000 full-time undergraduate men and women from every state and 70 countries. TCU is a member of leading education organizations such as Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi and Mortar Board. Research-oriented PhD programs are offered in chemistry, divinity, English, history, physics, and psychology. TCU specializes in a liberal arts education that strives to expose students to the world around them. Within the University core curriculum requirements, students have wide choices in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, fine arts, religion, and physical education.
Emphasis is placed on writing skills and critical and evaluative thinking.
Freshman are also given the opportunity to take part in Freshman Seminars marked by a very limited class size and taught by top professors. The Center for Academic Services provides full-time advisors for students who choose to postpone the choice of a major. During the first four semesters of study, such students can satisfy University requirements while investigating potential majors. The Writing Center, also provided by the Center for Academic Services, is available to all students and faculty members who wish to refine or improve their writing skills. A full-time professional writing staff conducts individual consultation and group workshops.