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A TCU education is an investment in your future

As you consider schools, also consider the quality of the investment you're making. If you choose the right college, the return in personal fulfillment and professional achievement can be great.

TCU's tuition is several thousand dollars lower than most institutions of comparable quality and selectivity, and the value of a TCU education is growing. New and renovated facilities house cutting-edge academic programs and exciting ways to get involved.

Amid these changes, the hallmarks of a TCU education remain: the strengths and choices of a major university, the personal attention of a small college, opportunities for leadership and real-world experience.

Consider the value and advantages of TCU, and you may find that joining the Horned Frog family is the best investment of your life.

Annual Cost Estimate

2009-2010 Tuition ($14,125 per semester)	$28,250
Books (Estimated Annual Cost)	$880
Residence Hall Rates include phone service, voice mail and cable tv (Common freshman rate)	$6,200
Dining Plan Incoming students may choose between $1,799, $1,979 or $2,099 per semester plans, all of which include unlimited dining at Market Square. Students who do not choose meal plans will be assigned the $1,799 per semester plan.	$3,600
Annual Cost Estimate (Does not include transportation or personal expenses)	$38,930