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80-644: Dallas Baptist University (formerly known as Decatur Baptist College and Dallas Baptist College) opened in Decatur, Texas in 1898. The Baptist General Convention of Texas purchased the land in 1897 from Northwest Texas Baptist College. The school enjoyed a rich, full history in Decatur until 1965 when it moved to Dallas at the invitation of the Dallas Baptist Association. The school's historic Administration Building in Decatur, built in 1893,

160-693: A Jewish student group, and the Muslim Students Association (MSA) . Additionally, each year TCU Housing and Residential Life allows students to apply to live in the Interfaith Living Learning Community (LLC), in which the residents spend the year living alongside neighbors of various religious beliefs. At the beginning of each fall semester, TCU's student government holds a large concert on the Campus Commons. In 2008, TCU celebrated completion of

240-560: A donation by the Louis Hexter family brought the current size of the DBU campus, known as University Hill, to 292 acres (1.18 km). In 2018, an additional land acquisition increased the total campus size to 368 acres (1.49 km). In 1968, the college moved from junior college to senior college status, subsequently offering its first four-year bachelor's degrees in May 1970. In 1985,

320-531: A fire of unknown origin destroyed the university's Main Administration building. A rebuilding project was planned, but before reconstruction could begin, a group of enterprising Fort Worth businessmen offered the university $ 200,000 in rebuilding money ($ 6,614,210 in 2024) and a 50-acre (200,000 m ) campus as an inducement to return to Fort Worth. This move brought TCU home to the source of its institutional roots and completed its 40-year transition from

400-543: A frontier college to an urban university. The TCU campus at its present location in Fort Worth in 1910–11 consisted of four buildings: Clark Hall and Goode Hall, the men's dormitories; Jarvis Hall, the women's dormitory; and the Main Administration building (now Reed Hall). The university received its first charitable endowment in 1923, from Mary Couts Burnett , the recent widow of Samuel Burk Burnett ,

480-571: A gravel truck on State Highway 114 south of Decatur. Country singer Charley Pride was more fortunate, surviving a mid-air crash with another plane over Decatur in 1980, though two people died in the crash. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 8.5 square miles (22 km ), all land. The highest point of elevation in the county is the courthouse site. As with ancient hill towns in Europe,

560-587: A guyed TV-mast, belongs to world's tallest constructions. The Wise County Messenger has been printed in Decatur since 1880. The City of Decatur is served by the Decatur Independent School District (DISD), the largest district in Wise County. Decatur ISD is centered in Decatur and has six campuses: Decatur High School , McCarroll Middle School, Carson Elementary School, Rann Elementary School, and Young Elementary. During

640-628: A member from 2001 to 2005. Before joining C-USA, TCU teams competed in the WAC for five years, from 1996 to 2001, after the SWC dissolved. TCU's varsity sports have eight men's and twelve women's squads. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, football, golf, swimming & diving, track & field, cross country, and tennis. Women's sports include basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, golf, swimming & diving, cross country, track & field, triathlon, soccer, rifle, equestrian, and tennis. In recent years

720-693: A member of the Big 12 Conference (Big XII). For most of its history (1923–1996), TCU was a member of the now defunct Southwest Conference (SWC). Prior to joining the Big XII in 2012, TCU spent seven years in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) (2005–2011), where they were the only school to join from a conference other than the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), having come from Conference USA (C-USA), of which they were

800-450: A number of student-run publications: Other student-run media include: Approximately 50% of undergraduate students are active in TCU's Greek system : there are dozens of fraternities and sororities on campus. A "Purple Bike" program was instituted to allow students to use purple bicycles free of charge as an alternative to motor vehicles. Scharbauer Hall, which opened for classes in 2010,

880-604: A post office was opened, and the first school was established in 1857. In the early 1860s, a courthouse was erected. Early settlers to northern Texas came from a variety of eastern states, with about half coming from the " Deep South ". Most of the rest came from the Upper South, and a number sympathized with the Unionist side at the outset of the Civil War. Cooke County and others voted against secession in this part of

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960-565: A premier sport for the school, with the team returning to an NCAA Super Regionals for the second time in school history in 2021, falling to Virginia in Game 3. The Athletic Department also features a Christ-centered Patriot Discipleship program, entitled "Champions for Christ," as well as the Athletic Department's Global Missions Initiative with athletic mission trips to Guatemala, Northern England, Peru, and South Korea. A member of

1040-477: A rancher, banker, and oilman. Burnett received half of her late husband's estate of $ 6 million ($ 110 million in 2024), and in her 1923 will, she bequeathed her entire estate, including a half-interest in the substantial 6666 ("Four Sixes") Ranch, to TCU. Mary Couts Burnett Library is named after her. TCU's campus sits on 302 acres (1.22 km ) of developed campus (325 acres total) which is located four miles (6.5 km) from downtown Fort Worth . The TCU campus

1120-581: A reality. In addition to the walk, a special speaker each year recites King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Also during the day, students, faculty, and staff participate in the service projects in Dallas as a part of the national MLK Day of Service. Dallas Baptist University's Patriot Athletic Department sponsors 15 intercollegiate athletics teams that compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) and

1200-421: A reconstruction and was completed as Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena for the 2015–16 basketball season, with expanded seating, concessions, office and locker room space, better sight lines, and luxury fan facilities. The Horned Frogs have won two national championships, one in 1935 and the other in 1938. The Horned Frogs also competed in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game, losing 65-7 to

1280-412: A record with 60% applicants from out of state, whereas usually 1/3 of applicants were from out-of-state. While heightened national recognition due to TCU's victory in the 2011 Rose Bowl is one contributing factor, the university has experienced a steady growth for some time. In 2000, only 4,500 students applied. In 2023, out-of-state students accounted for 52 percent of the undergraduate student body, with

1360-466: A select number of exceptional minority high school students in North Texas with economically disadvantaged backgrounds. TCU sponsors over 200 official student organizations including Amnesty International , Habitat for Humanity , Invisible Children and others. Students may also compete in intramural sports including basketball and shuffleboard, or join various other sport-hobby groups, such as

1440-509: A week covering the news of the day with a Christian perspective. U.S. News & World Report ranked Dallas Baptist University 214th among "National Universities" in its 2017 college and university rankings. In its early years, Dallas Baptist University's mascot was the Indians, but in the late 1980s, it was changed to the Patriot, and the school colors were changed from blue and gold to

1520-481: Is 12,938, with 11,049 undergraduates and 1,889 graduate students. Women make up about 61% of the student population, while men make up about 39%. Undergraduates matriculate from all fifty states, including Texas at 48%. The fields of nursing, education, and advertising-public relations tend to be the majors that attract the most women, while business, political science, and a host of liberal arts majors are more balanced. A few areas of study at TCU, such as engineering and

1600-443: Is 94.3%, with 85.6% going on to graduate within six years. The enrolled first-year class of 2025 had the following standardized test scores: the middle 50% range (25th–75th percentile) of SAT scores was 1140–1345, while the middle 50% range of ACT scores was 26–31. The university experienced a record number of applicants in 2011, when over 19,000 students applied (a 5,000-student increase from 2010). The applicant pool also set

1680-751: Is a Gold US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified facility. In 2010 TCU faculty and staff held a conference for Service-Learning for Sustainability and Social Justice with keynote speaker Robert Egger, founder of D.C. Central Kitchen. Also, sustainability and social justice are emphasized areas in the curriculum and programs offered by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology located in Scharbauer Hall. TCU competes in NCAA Division I athletics as

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1760-663: Is among the nation's most respected business schools. In 2023 the school was ranked as the No. 25 best undergraduate business school in the country by Poets and Quants , and ranked as the top undergraduate business school in Texas. TCU is an educational partner to the US military and serves host to reserve officer training corps (ROTC) programs for two different service branches, the US Air Force ROTC's Detachment 845 "Flying Frogs" and

1840-518: Is built of a distinctive salmon-colored brick, a deviation that caused alumni to protest when the building opened in 1953. TCU is home to the Starpoint School, a laboratory school for students in grades 1–6 with learning differences. Starpoint's goal is to develop advanced educational techniques for helping students with learning disabilities . KinderFrogs School, an early-intervention laboratory pre-school for children with Down syndrome ,

1920-529: Is divided into roughly three areas: a residential area, an academic area, and Worth Hills. The two main areas of campus, the residential and academic areas, are separated by University Drive, an oak-lined street that bisects the campus. Residence halls, the Student Union, and the Campus Commons are all located to the West of University Drive, while the library, chapel, and most academic buildings are located to

2000-457: Is housed in the same building as Starpoint. TCU is the only university in the nation with two on-campus laboratory schools in special education. The laboratory schools, both programs of the College of Education, are located near Sherley Hall and Colby Hall. Since 2006, much of the campus has been under construction, and many buildings have been either renovated or replaced. The old Student Center

2080-729: Is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . It was destroyed in a fire on March 18, 2023, after years of service as the Wise County Heritage Museum. In October 1965, Dallas Baptist College began offering classes to its first class of over 900 students. The initial piece of land for the campus, overlooking Mountain Creek Lake in the hill country of southwest Dallas, was donated by John Stemmons , Roland Pelt, and associates. An interested group of businessmen donated additional acreage, and in 1994

2160-514: Is the county seat of Wise County, Texas , United States. Its population was 6,538 in 2020. Wise County was established in 1856, and Taylorsville (in honor of Zachary Taylor ) was made the county seat. Absalom Bishop, an early settler and member of the Texas Legislature, opposed naming the town after a Whig Party member, and in 1858, arranged to have the name changed to Decatur, in honor of naval hero Stephen Decatur . In 1857,

2240-517: Is unique in that it is a major FBS rivalry between two church affiliated schools. It is also one of the oldest rivalries in the nation, with the series currently led by TCU 59-54-7 since 1899. The TCU Horned Frogs also share a historic rivalry with the Southern Methodist University Mustangs , located in Fort Worth's sister (and rival) city, Dallas . In football, teams from TCU and SMU have competed annually in

2320-424: The 2020 United States census , there were 6,538 people, 2,507 households, and 1,753 families residing in the city. In August 2008, Entegris acquired Poco Graphite, Inc. of Decatur, a supplier of specialized graphite and silicon carbide products for use in semiconductor, EDM, glass-bottling, biomedical, aerospace, and alternative-energy applications. Decatur has a library. The Service Broadcasting Tower Decatur,

2400-610: The AddRan Male & Female College . It is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) . The campus is located on 302 acres (122 ha) about 4 miles (6.5 km) from downtown Fort Worth . The university consists of nine constituent colleges and schools. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". According to the National Science Foundation ,

2480-575: The Battle for the Iron Skillet since 1946 when, during pre-game festivities, an SMU fan was frying Frog Legs as a joke before the game. A TCU fan, seeing this as a desecration of their "Horned Frog", told him that eating the frog legs was going well beyond the rivalry and that they should let the game decide who would get the skillet and the frog legs. SMU won the game, and the skillet and frog legs went to SMU that year. The tradition spilled over into

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2560-677: The Brite Divinity School , a separate institution run by the Disciples of Christ that is housed on TCU's campus and whose students have full access and use of TCU facilities. In 2015, TCU and the University of North Texas Health Science Center announced the creation of an MD-granting medical school jointly administered by the two institutions. The school accepted its first class of 60 students in 2019 with plans for 240 students when fully enrolled. The Neeley School of Business

2640-480: The Georgia Bulldogs . Additionally, the team has captured eighteen conference championships. Many notable football players have played for TCU, including Sammy Baugh , Davey O'Brien , Jim Swink , Bob Lilly , LaDainian Tomlinson , and Andy Dalton . The oldest rivalry, which has become nationally famous since TCU joined the Big 12 Conference , is The Revivalry with Baylor University . The Revivalry

2720-644: The Lone Star Conference , Dallas Baptist University sponsors eight men's and seven women's teams in NCAA -sanctioned sports: DBU is also home to a debate team that competes within the International Public Debate Association (IPDA). The team began competing in the fall of 2021. 32°42′36″N 96°56′53″W  /  32.710°N 96.948°W  / 32.710; -96.948 Decatur, Texas Decatur

2800-627: The National Christian College Athletic Association ( NCCAA ). DBU also sponsors cheerleading and beginning in the fall of 2010, ice hockey at the club levels. All teams compete at the NCAA Division II level and compete in the Lone Star Conference , with the exception of the baseball team, which is a member of the Division I Conference USA , which they joined in the 2014 season. Although

2880-570: The 2010–2011 school year, Decatur ISD had 3,011 students enrolled. Weatherford College has a branch campus in Decatur. Lifeteam 68, of the Air Evac Lifeteam air ambulance company, is based at Wise Regional Hospital in Decatur. Texas Christian University Texas Christian University ( TCU ) is a private research university in Fort Worth, Texas . It was established in 1873 by brothers Addison and Randolph Clark as

2960-729: The Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) and the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) business degrees. The teacher, principal and superintendent education programs of the university are approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). DBU is also affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas . The Institute for Global Engagement was founded at DBU in 2015 to be "a Christian, non-partisan think tank dedicated to addressing issues in

3040-521: The Brown-Lupton Union by hosting popular country artist Pat Green . In Fall of 2009, it held a concert by OneRepublic following a football victory over Texas State. Lady Antebellum performed in 2010, and The Fray in 2011. Blake Shelton performed in 2012, Little Big Town in 2013 and Jason Derulo performed in the campus commons in 2014. These fall concerts are free to all students. The Bob Schieffer College of Communication circulates

3120-827: The Bush School of Education and a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in leadership studies through the Cook School of Leadership. Dallas Baptist University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) to offer

3200-599: The Civil War, brothers Addison and Randolph embarked on a mission to establish a children's preparatory school in Fort Worth. This educational institution, known as the Male & Female Seminary of Fort Worth, was in operation from 1869 to 1874. The Clarks shared a collective vision of creating a higher education institution that would embody Christian values while maintaining a non-sectarian and intellectually open-minded spirit. To realize this vision, they procured five city blocks in downtown Fort Worth in 1869. But from 1867 to 1874,

3280-682: The Dorothy M. Bush College of Education, the College of Business, the College of Fine Arts, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and the College of Professional Studies. The university also houses two schools: the Graduate School of Ministry, as well as the Gary Cook School of Leadership. The university offers a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) in educational leadership through

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3360-583: The Mr. Patriot pageant. This anticipated event, formerly named Mr. Big Chief from 1981 to 2018, allows male students to display their skills, humor, and creativity. The show, a mock beauty pageant, begins with an opening number performed by all the contestants and is followed by three categories: the stamp act (formalwear), the tea act (beachwear), and the intolerable act (talent). The categories were formerly known as just talent, beachwear, and formalwear. Magic tricks, lip-syncing, and musical interpretations are just some of

3440-530: The Quad, and Art Show as well as a family service project. Families are invited to fellowship with their students as well as the university faculty and staff through community activities and other fun events. Beginning in 2017, DBU has held an annual Unity Walk on MLK Day, with the DBU community coming together to remember the world of Martin Luther King, Jr., and pray for the dream of a unified country to become

3520-482: The South to join them at Thorp Spring. In 1889 Add-Ran College formed an official partnership with what would become the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) , though the church never enjoyed any administrative role at TCU. In 1889 the school was renamed Add-Ran Christian University . The need for a larger population and transportation base prompted the university to relocate to Waco from 1895 to 1910; it purchased

3600-531: The TCU Music Center had opened in 2020. The 2022 annual ranking of U.S. News & World Report categorizes TCU as "more selective". For the Class of 2027 (enrolled fall 2023), TCU received 20,517 applications and accepted 8,740 (42.6%). Of those accepted, 2,488 enrolled, a yield rate (the percentage of accepted students who choose to attend the university) of 28.5%. TCU's freshman retention rate

3680-686: The TCU Quidditch League. Many students involve themselves in various campus ministries, such as Disciples on Campus, a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) student group. Other groups include Ignite, a nondenominational campus ministry; Catholic Community, a large and active group; TCU Wesley, a Methodist group; the Latter-Day Saint Student Association (LDSSA); and Cru , a nondenominational evangelical student ministry. Most religious groups on campus are Christian-based, although TCU also sponsors Hillel ,

3760-729: The US Army ROTC's "Horned Frog Battalion". Since 1951, nearly 1000 TCU graduates have received Army commissions through the ROTC program. During World War II , TCU was one of 131 colleges and universities nationally that took part in the V-12 Navy College Training Program which offered students a path to a Navy commission. The university operates the 450-acre southern white rhinoceros preserve, TCU Rhino Initiative . Doctor Michael Slattery established it in 2014. The student population at TCU in 2024–2025

3840-460: The actual game and the Iron Skillet is now passed to the winner as the rivalry's traveling trophy. West Virginia University has become a rival largely due to the schools' cohort entry into the Big 12 Conference together in 2012, combined with a toggle of extremely close, dramatic, last-minute wins in their football match ups to date. The rivalry with Boise State University , with which TCU competed on

3920-691: The baseball team played as an independent for several years, they accepted an invitation to join the Western Athletic Conference for the 2013 season. DBU also sponsors six intercollegiate club sports. The Diamond Belles are also an active part of the Patriot Athletic Department, serving as an auxiliary group of the Athletic Department. In 2021, the Women's Golf team won the NCAA Division II National Championship. The DBU Baseball Team continues to be

4000-402: The buildings at TCU are constructed with a specially blended golden brick tabbed by brick suppliers as "TCU buff." Nearly all of the buildings have red-tile roofs, while the oldest buildings on campus are supported by columns of various styles. A notable exception to this rule is Robert Carr Chapel, which was the first building on campus to be constructed of bricks other than TCU buff. The chapel

4080-506: The campus of the defunct Waco Female College . The institution was renamed Texas Christian University in 1902, often called TCU. It was during this 15-year sojourn in Waco that TCU in 1896 entered the ranks of intercollegiate football and adopted its school colors of purple and white, as well as its distinctive Horned Frog mascot. This also laid the groundwork for the rivalry between TCU and cross-town school in Waco, Baylor University . In 1910

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4160-642: The campus. In 2009, the Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel was dedicated. The structure is used for various events such as chapel services and concerts, and houses office space for the Graduate School of Ministry along with classrooms and a large multipurpose room. The inspiration for the exterior of the building came from the First Baptist Church in America , located in Providence, Rhode Island . In

4240-429: The character of Fort Worth changed substantially due to the commercial influence of the Chisholm Trail , the principal route for moving Texas cattle to the Kansas rail heads. An influx of cattle, men, and money transformed the sleepy frontier village. The area around the property purchased by the Clarks for their college soon housed stretch of saloons, gambling halls, dance parlors, and brothels. By 1872, it had acquired it

4320-469: The college officially changed its name to Dallas Baptist University. The new structure consisted of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Mary C. Crowley College of Christian Faith, the Dorothy M. Bush College of Education, and the College of Business. In 2019, the university enrolled 4,487 students. The university offers 84 undergraduate majors, 24 master's degree programs, over 45 dual master's programs, and 2 doctoral programs . While in its early years,

4400-412: The dome of the building. Further locations for special programs and opportunities include the Department of Military Science at University of Texas at Arlington (Army ROTC), Aerospace Studies at Texas Christian University (Air Force ROTC), and the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics in Dallas Texas. The university is divided into seven colleges: the Mary C. Crowley College of Christian Faith,

4480-404: The east of it. All of TCU's surrounding streets are lined by live oaks . Roughly half of TCU undergraduate students live on campus. Housing is divided among 16 residence halls and on-campus apartment complexes. The neo-classical beaux-arts architecture at TCU incorporates features consistent with much of the Art Deco -influenced architecture of older buildings throughout Fort Worth . Most of

4560-624: The fall of 2011, the university opened the Joan and Andy Horner Hall. Named after the founders of Premier Designs, Horner Hall houses the DBU communication department, the offices for the College of Fine Arts, a multipurpose classroom and video recording studio, a design lab, and a music business recording studio, designed by the Russ Berger Design Group. The exterior of the structure is modeled after Congress Hall located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2001, DBU-North opened in Carrollton, Texas as DBU's first regional academic center, serving North Dallas and Collin County . For several years, DBU-North

4640-405: The frontier settlement was developed on high ground for defensive purposes, so European settlers could see and ward off attacks or raids, in this case by Native Americans . The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification , Decatur has a humid subtropical climate , Cfa on climate maps. As of

4720-449: The late 1860s, several stores and a hotel had been established. In 1882, the Fort Worth and Denver Railway reached the town, and Decatur was added to the Butterfield Overland mail route. In 1881, the Wise County Old Settlers Reunion held their first meeting. This has become an annual tradition in Decatur, and the reunion continues to take place during the last full week of July. Decatur Baptist College (now Dallas Baptist University )

4800-403: The majority of those students coming from California. High school seniors who have been accepted must maintain solid academic performance senior year during the spring and not show signs of senioritis ; in 2012, national media reported on a letter the admissions dean had sent to 100 college-bound seniors, threatening to rescind offers of admission without satisfactory letters of explanation for

4880-401: The more patriotic theme colors of red, white, and blue. The Official DBU Cross Ring serves as a symbol of the Christ-centered education students experiences at DBU. The ring features many university symbols, including the Mahler Student Center, the Fishers of Men statue, as well as the university seal. One of DBU's longest-running traditions, stemming from when DBU's mascot was the Indians, is

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4960-437: The national stage in the 2000s as the two most prominent "BCS Busters" , and which also shared one year together as members of the Mountain West Conference, has also become a major, if periodic, rival. TCU and Boise State competed as the most effective BCS Busters before the demise of the BCS system. In 2011, as members of the Mountain West, TCU won the only in-conference game between the two schools, winning with no time left on

5040-415: The nickname of " Hell's Half Acre ". The Clarks found an alternative site for their college at Thorp Spring , a small community 40 miles (60 km) in Hood County to the southwest near the frontier of Comanche and Kiowa territory. In 1873 the Clark brothers moved South to Thorp Spring and founded Add-Ran Male & Female College. TCU recognizes 1873 as its founding year, as it continues to preserve

5120-480: The original college through the AddRan College of Liberal Arts. Add-Ran College was one of the first coeducational institutions of higher education west of the Mississippi River. The college expanded quickly from its first enrollment in Fall 1873 of 13 students. Shortly thereafter, annual enrollment ranged from 200 to 400. At one time more than 100 counties of Texas were represented in the student body. The Clark brothers also recruited prestigious professors from all over

5200-713: The public square with biblical distinctiveness" and to be "a moral and spiritual catalyst for renewal in our culture." The goal of the institute is to be interdisciplinary in bringing together experts and practitioners from a variety of fields to address issues from a distinctively Christian worldview. Since its founding, the IGE has held several seminars and lectures featuring a variety of individuals, including author Eric Metaxas , former presidential speech writer Michael Gerson , political commentator Matthew Dowd , former UN Ambassador Samuel Brownback , and former Secretary of Defense Gen. Jim Mattis . The organization also produces The Daily Briefing , an email that goes out three times

5280-415: The school had the reputation of being a commuter college , today's DBU has well over 2,000 students living on campus. In 1992, the John G. Mahler Student Center, the first new building on the DBU campus in more than 20 years was dedicated. The building is a close replica of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , and it was the first of many new buildings in the Georgian architectural style on

5360-515: The sciences, are typically disproportionate with men, though even in those areas the percentage of female students tends to be higher than those of other comparable universities. The student and faculty populations are overwhelmingly non-Hispanic white, but the minority population has seen increased rates over the past few years, especially for Hispanics. The school has also tried to achieve stronger diversity by hosting "Black Senior Weekend", "Hispanic Senior Experience", and offering full scholarships to

5440-727: The slump. TCU is classified as a Doctoral University: Higher Research Activity by the Carnegie Foundation . TCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools . As of 2024 , TCU is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as No. 98 (tied) among National Universities. The university offers 117 undergraduate majors, 62 master's programs, and 25 doctoral programs. Among the university's most popular majors are Business, which accounts for roughly 25% of TCU undergraduates, and Journalism/Strategic Communications, which accounts for roughly 20% of TCU undergraduates. Nursing and Education are also popular majors, and many students choose to major in more than one field. In addition, TCU hosts

5520-488: The south of France . The building has been praised, with its "sister" courthouse in Waxahachie, as "the zenith of Gordon's Richardsonian Romanesque work". It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Another historic building found on the east side of the city is the Texas Tourist Camp , dating back to 1927. In 1962, Eddie Wayne Hill, lead guitarist for Tommy & the Tom Toms , and drummer Joel Colbert, were killed when their convertible collided head-on with

5600-451: The state. Violence against Unionists by Confederate troops and militia was common, especially after the Confederate legislature passed an unpopular conscription law. In October 1862, several Unionist sympathizers from Decatur were arrested by Confederate troops and taken to nearby Gainesville , the Cooke County seat, for trial on charges of treason and insurrection. About 150–200 suspects were arrested by Confederate troops. A "Citizens Court"

5680-422: The support of their father Joseph A. Clark, first founded Texas Christian University. The Clarks were scholar-preacher/teachers associated with the Restoration Movement . These early leaders of the Restoration Movement were the spiritual ancestors of the modern Disciples of Christ and the Churches of Christ, as well as being major proponents of education. Upon their return from service in the Confederacy during

5760-613: The university has made significant upgrades to its athletics facilities, including construction of the Abe-Martin Academic Enhancement Center, which was completed in August 2008. The university finished reconstruction of the entire Amon G. Carter Football Stadium in September 2012, with an additional expansion on the east side of the stadium being completed in 2019. The Daniel-Meyer Coliseum underwent

5840-506: The university received approximately $ 19 million in research and development funding in 2022, ranking it 298th in the nation for research revenue and expenditures. TCU's mascot is Superfrog, based on the Texas state reptile: the horned frog . For most varsity sports, TCU competes in the Big 12 conference of the NCAA 's Division I . As of fall 2024, the university enrolled around 12,938 students, with 11,049 being undergraduates. The East Texas brothers Addison and Randolph Clark, with

5920-570: The ways contestants have attempted to gain points in the past. The contestant with the most points at the end wins the coveted title and has the right to wear the coat and hat that have replaced the headdress on display in the Dean Learning Center as the prize. Family Weekend and Grandparents Day allow students to invite their families into their lives on campus. Notable events include the Family Softball Game, Movie on

6000-516: Was demolished in 2008 and replaced with Scharbauer Hall, which opened in 2010 and houses the bulk of AddRan College's offices and classrooms. Renovations to Erma Lowe Hall, the building that houses the School for Classical & Contemporary Dance, were completed in 2011. A new academic building for Brite Divinity School – the W. Oliver and Nell A. Harrison Building – was completed in 2012. The 717-seat Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU opened in 2022;

6080-528: Was designed by James Riely Gordon , the master architect of Texas courthouses. Completed in 1896, the building is an example of Gordon's Signature Plan. He used corner entrances (making for short halls) to draw in the breeze, which was pulled up through a central atrium like a chimney, providing excellent air circulation. The exterior is Texas red granite (like the Capitol) with terra cotta ornamentation. The almost pyramidal mass refers to 1,000-year-old churches in

6160-506: Was established in Decatur in 1898. It was the first two-year institution of higher education in Texas. In 1965, the college moved to Dallas to be in a larger population center. The former Administration Building then housed the Wise County Heritage Museum. The building was destroyed in a fire in 2023. It is one of five sites in Decatur listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The Wise County Courthouse

6240-405: Was in chaos, with dissenting citizens at risk from military forces. A few weeks later, more suspected Unionist supporters were hanged without trial in several North Texas communities. Five were lynched in Decatur, under the supervision of Confederate Capt. John Hale. The Great Hanging at Gainesville is believed to have been the largest single incident of vigilante violence in U.S. history. By

6320-522: Was located in Frisco, Texas , and in 2011, moved to Plano, Texas. DBU also opened DBU-Hurst-Colleyville in Hurst in the summer of 2005. In 2015, Jim and Sally Nation Hall opened its doors. A near replica of Monticello , the building is the home of the Gary Cook School of Leadership, as well as other administrative offices. The building also houses several classrooms as well as a special event space situated in

6400-635: Was pulled together by local colonels, although it had no standing in state law. It quickly convicted seven men, who were executed by hanging. Mob pressure against the court arose, and it turned over 14 suspects, who were lynched - and executed by hanging without any judicial process. Nineteen men who had been acquitted were returned to the court, and a new jury convicted them without any new evidence, sentencing them to death. They were also hanged. Another two men were shot trying to escape. In all, 42 men were killed in Gainesville in these actions. North Texas

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