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OVERVIEW
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
Texas Christian University, founded in 1873, is a private, church-affiliated university. It is a major teaching and research university
with the feel of a small college. It is large enough to challenge and small enough to care, an affordable, private university with a
faculty that cares, friends who last, values you expect and viewpoints you don't. TCU attracts and serves those who want to lead
and learn. Its 237-acre campus is located three miles from downtown Fort Worth.
Web Site
www.tcu.edu/
Institution Type
Private
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
8,647
Women
5,174 (59.8%)
Men
3,473 (40.2%)
Graduate Students
1,386
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
49% of 17,029 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission
Deadline
February 15
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
601 average
550-650 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
580 average
530-630 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
594 average
540-650 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
27 average
24-30 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Important
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
$58,270
Tuition and Fees
$40,720
Room and Board
$11,800
Average Percent of Need Met
66%
Average Freshman Award
$24,644
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$39,584
Considered
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
613
Regular Class Size
Not reported
CAMPUS LIFE
Fort Worth Population
792,727
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Dallas-Fort Worth
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
98% of freshmen, 48% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Horned Frogs
Sororities
56% of women participate
Fraternities
41% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.8% Asian
5.1% Black/African-American
11.4% Hispanic/Latino
0.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
77.5% White
1.5% Unknown
International Students
4.9% from 70 countries
First-Year Students Returning
90.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
58.7%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
72%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
29.0%
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over
26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is not accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
Recommended
Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
4
Science
3
4
Foreign Language
2
4
Social Studies
3
4
History
Academic Electives
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
Required
February 15
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing
component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: Used as a validity check on
the application essay
ACT: Used as a validity check on
the application essay
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
2800 South University Drive
City, State, Zip
Fort Worth, TX 76129-0002
Phone
(817) 257-7490
Fax
E-mail
frogmail@tcu.edu
Early Admission
Regular Admission
Deadline
February 15
Application Fee
$40
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
April 1
Accept Offer of
Admission
May 1
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Waiting List Used
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
January 1
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1, January 1
Early Action Notification
January 1
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Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Accepted
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Required for all freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Important
Considered
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
First Generation to Attend College
Not Considered
X
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
49% of 17,029 applicants were admitted
Women
50% of 10,493 applicants were admitted
Men
46% of 6,536 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,973 (24%) of 8,322 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,212 (23%) of 5,291 admitted students enrolled
Men
761 (25%) of 3,031 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
62% of 445 applicants were admitted
Early Action
Admission Rate
48% of 9894 applicants were admitted
Students Offered Wait List
1,236
Students Accepting Wait List Position
416
Students Admitted From Wait List
64
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
601 average
550-650 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
SAT Critical Reading
580 average
530-630 range of middle 50%
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA
Not reported
3.75 and Above
Not reported
3.50 - 3.74
Not reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
27 average
24-30 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not reported
594 average
540-650 range of middle 50%
Score of 5 or Below
Not reported
SAT Writing
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Score of 200 - 300
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 42%
Top quarter: 73%
Top half: 96%
Bottom half: 4%
Not reported
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
$58,270
Books and Supplies
$1,050
Tuition and Fees
$40,720
Other Expenses
$4,700
Room and Board
$11,800
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
financialaid@tcu.edu
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Application Deadline
Priority deadline May 1
Final deadline May 1
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning March
15
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal and Institutional
Methodologies
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 003636
Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile
$25 for first college, $16 each additional
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,083 (57.4%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
4,218 (50.7%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
685 (63.3%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
3,217 (38.6%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
676 (98.7%) of applicants with
financial need
Received Financial Aid
3,141 (97.6%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
175 (25.9%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
741 (23.6%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
66%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
63%
Average Award
$24,644
Average Award
$24,785
Need-Based Gift
Received by 631 (93.3%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$22,677
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,953 (94.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$21,732
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 481 (71.2%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,885
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 2,391 (76.1%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,720
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 428 (63.3%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,831 (58.3%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
547 (29.0%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $15,404
Merit-Based Gift
2,106 (25.3%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $14,330
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Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
43%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$39,584
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
8.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
2.0%
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans, Federal Nursing loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Minority
scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Religious affiliation
scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International
Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical
Studies, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Education
Number of Awards
3,168
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Agriculture, Military Science, Business, Communication, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English,
Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences,
Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance,
Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
455
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Theater/Drama,
Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Dance
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Leadership, Memberships, Religious Involvement
Number of Awards
512
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Religious Involvement, Memberships, Leadership
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Adult Students, Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company
Employees, Children of Workers in Trades, Ethnic Background, Handicapped Students, International
Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Previous College Experience, Relatives of
Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
742
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Adult Students, Veterans' Children, Children of Educators, Children of Union Members/Company
Employees, Relatives of Clergy, Children of Workers in Trades, Ethnic Background, Handicapped
Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Previous College
Experience, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, Children of Faculty/Staff
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
$1,900
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
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ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Acting
Actuarial Science
Anthropology
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art Teacher Education
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other
Athletic Training/Trainer
Ballet
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biochemistry
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
German Language and Literature
Graphic Design
Music, General
Musical Theatre
Neuroscience
Painting
Philosophy
Photography
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Printmaking
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Chemistry, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
History, General
Information Technology
Interior Design
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Dance, General
International
International
International
International
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied
Communication
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication,
Other
Real Estate
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Developmental and Child Psychology
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Dietetics/Dietitian
International Relations and Affairs
Journalism
Keyboard Instruments
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Economics, General
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Management Science
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mathematics Teacher Education
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing
Impairments Including Deafness
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering
Movement Therapy and Movement Education
Music Performance, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Engineering, General
English Language and Literature, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Environmental Science
Business/Trade/Commerce
Economics
Finance
Marketing
Music Teacher Education
Music Theory and Composition
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher
Education
Sculpture
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Sports Studies
Stringed Instruments
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Voice and Opera
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Health
professions and related sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,
Independent study, Teacher certification, Internships,
Washington semester
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Not reported
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Not available
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
613
Part-Time Faculty
345
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
83%
Regular Class Size
Not reported
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
Not reported
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
2,055,226
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
1400
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Not reported
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Liberal Arts, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Science in
Nurse Anesthesia, Master of Music Education, Master of Accounting, Master of Business Administration, Master of Environmental
Management, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Education
Master's Programs of Study
Accounting
Adult Nursing
Allied Health--General
Applied Mathematics
Art History
Art/Fine Arts
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Biophysics
Business Administration and Management--General
Educational Psychology
Elementary Education
Energy Management and Policy
English
Environmental Management and Policy
Environmental Sciences
Experimental Psychology
Geology
Gerontological Nursing
History
Inorganic Chemistry
Music Education
Neuroscience
Nurse Anesthesia
Nursing Education
Nursing and Healthcare Administration
Nursing--General
Organic Chemistry
Pediatric Nursing
Physical Chemistry
Physics
Psychology--General
Chemistry
Cognitive Sciences
Communication Disorders
Counselor Education
Journalism
Kinesiology and Movement Studies
Liberal Studies
Mass Communication
Rhetoric
Science Education
Secondary Education
Social Psychology
Curriculum and Instruction
Developmental Psychology
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Middle School Education
Music
Special Education
Speech and Interpersonal Communication
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Nursing Practice Anesthesia
Doctoral Programs of Study
Adult Nursing
Allied Health--General
Applied Mathematics
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Business Administration and Management--General
Chemistry
Cognitive Sciences
Counselor Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Developmental Psychology
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational Psychology
English
Experimental Psychology
Gerontological Nursing
Higher Education
History
Inorganic Chemistry
Mathematics
Music
Music Education
Neuroscience
Education--General
Nurse Anesthesia
Nursing Education
Nursing and Healthcare Administration
Nursing--General
Organic Chemistry
Pediatric Nursing
Physical Chemistry
Physics
Psychology--General
Rhetoric
Science Education
Social Psychology
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CAMPUS
LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Fort Worth Population
792,727
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Dallas-Fort Worth
Environment
Very large city
Campus Size
278 acres
Getting Around
Campus Map
Nearest Airport
25 mile(s) from campus in Irving
Nearest Bus Station
Fort Worth
Nearest Train Station
Fort Worth
Weather
Temperature
32.7 average low in January, 91.9
average high in September
Rain
79 rainy days per year
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, women's dorms, single student apartments,
disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing
Students in College Housing
98% of freshmen, 48% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
52%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
emergency call boxes, video surveillance in parking lots, selfdefense education, lighted sidewalks, Emergency Mass
Notification System
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Horned Frogs
School Colors
Purple and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
x
Basketball
x
x
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
x
x
Equestrian Sports
x
x
x
x
x
x
Football
Golf
x
x
Riflery
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Swimming And Diving
x
x
x
x
Tennis
x
x
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
x
x
Volleyball
x
x
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued
Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
gymnastics, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, water polo, wrestling
Men's Club Sports
gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
basketball, bowling, racquetball, table tennis
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band,
music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper,
student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Sororities
56% of women participate
Fraternities
41% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
8,647
Women
5,174 (59.8%)
Men
3,473 (40.2%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
8,338
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.8% Asian
5.1% Black/African-American
11.4% Hispanic/Latino
0.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
77.5% White
1.5% Unknown
International Students
4.9% from 70 countries
Average Age
20
All Graduate Students
1,386
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
90.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
58.7%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
73.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
75.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
72%
$46,500 per year
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
29.0%
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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