The Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University

Business School Admissions

Application (Fall 2013)

Application deadline (U.S. residents) April 15
Application deadline (international students) April 15
Application fee $100

The Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University

Admissions & Enrollment (Full-time)

Acceptance rate 70.3% – High
Average age of new entrants 27
Average undergraduate GPA 3.19 – Low
Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) 2.64-3.72
Entrants providing undergraduate GPA 44
Average GMAT score 643 – High
GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) 580-700
Students with prior work experience 43
Average work experience (months) 54

Admissions & Enrollment (Part-time)

Acceptance rate 74.4%
Average age of new entrants 29
Average undergraduate GPA 3.18
Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) 2.42-3.86
Entrants providing undergraduate GPA 53
Average GMAT score 570
GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) 490-660
Students with prior work experience 52
Average work experience (months) 66

Undergraduate Majors

TOEFL required for international students Yes
Minimum TOEFL score required 600 paper test
100 internet-based test

Factors and Procedures Used in Admissions

(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)

Full-time program
At the Neeley School of Business, an application will not be reviewed for admission until all of the following materials are received: completed application form (including required essays), $100 application fee, official transcripts from each college or university previously attended, three letters of recommendation, admission interview (by invitation only).
Executive program
An applicant submits an application, personal essay, resume, academic transcripts, and letters of recommendation and participates in a selection interview. The EMBA Admission Committee evaluates applicant’s work/management experience, career progression, communication skills, and quantitative abilities. Applicants are informed of admission within 10 business days of the selection interview.
Part-time program
At the Neeley School of Business, an application will not be reviewed for admission until all of the following materials are received: completed application form (including required essays), $100 application fee, official transcripts from each college or university previously attended, three letters of recommendation, admission interview (by invitation only).
Part-time distance learning program
n/a

Admissions Contacts

Director of admissions Peggy W. Conway
Full-time program phone (817) 257-7531
Full-time program E-mail mbainfo@tcu.edu
Full-time program website http:/​/​www.​mba.​tcu.​edu
Executive program phone (817) 257-7336
Executive program E-mail emba@tcu.edu
Executive program website http:/​/​www.​emba.​tcu.​edu
Part-time program phone (817) 257-7531
Part-time program E-mail mbainfo@tcu.edu
Part-time program website http:/​/​www.​mba.​tcu.​edu
Part-time distance learning program phone N/A
Part-time distance learning program E-mail N/A
Part-time distance learning program website N/A

Business School Academics

Program Offerings

(11) Departments/concentrations
accounting marketing
consulting portfolio management
entrepreneurship real estate
finance supply chain management/logistics
general management other
health care administration
Departments with highest M.B.A. demand finance, general management, marketing, portfolio management, real estate
Types of M.B.A. programs offered full-time traditional two year, full-time accelerated, part-time evenings and weekends, traditional executive MBA
Joint programs available education, international studies, Environmental Management

Curricula Descriptions

(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)

Full-time program
The 54-hr full-time MBA consists of 25.5 hrs of broad, integrated core & 28.5 elective hrs. Students may concentrate in one of 4 areas (accounting, finance, marketing & supply chain) or customize a concentration. Emphases in consulting, energy, healthcare, real estate, & entrepreneurship are available. Our 36 hr Accelerated MBA is a subset of the full-time program with 9 hrs of core required.
Executive program
The Neeley EMBA Program focuses on developing strategic business leaders. The 16-month curriculum offers a global perspective of business that includes a study abroad experience, a leadership development program, and courses covering all functional areas of business. An executive coach is assigned to each student to assist in the development and execution of a Personal Leadership Action Plan.
Part-time program
The 48-credit hour program is an evening-only option for working professionals. The program consists of 33-credit hours of broad, integrated core & 15 hours of electives. The core is lock step, with 4.5 to 6 hours scheduled each semester, including summer. Students typically complete requirements in 24-33 months. A global experience is strongly encouraged. (Curriculum is currently under review)
Part-time distance learning program
n/a

Business School Ranking

#70 Best Business Schools

(1) Ranking by Specialties

#82 in Part-time M.B.A.

Business Ranking Scores

These data apply only to full-time students.

Score 43
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 2.7
Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) 2.7
Acceptance rate 70.3% – High
Average starting salary and bonus $75,915 – Medium
Average undergraduate GPA 3.19 – Low
Average GMAT score 643 – High
Full-time graduates employed at graduation 63.0% – Medium
Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation 91.3% – High
Enrollment (full-time) 97

Business School Student Body

Student Body (Overall)

Enrollment 224

Student Body (Full-time)

Enrollment (full-time) 97
Minority students 5.2%
International students 27.8%

Student Body (Part-time)

Enrollment (part-time) 127
Minority students 11.0%
International students 1.6%

Business School Cost

Financial Aid Contact Information

Financial aid director Peggy Conway
Financial aid phone (817) 257-7531

Expenses

Tuition
Full-time: $33,750 per year
Part-time: $20,250 per year
Required fees $5,400 per year
Room and board, books, and miscellaneous expenses $13,000
Average indebtedness of 2011 graduating class $21,680

Financial Aid Availability

College-funded aid (fellowships, assistantships, grants, or scholarships) available Yes
Fellowships 81
Teaching assistantships 0
Research assistantships 26
International students eligible for college-funded aid Yes

Business School Career and Salary Statistics

Texas Christian University has submitted its most recent career data in accordance with the MBA Career Services Council Standards for Reporting MBA Employment Statistics and has granted permission to the Graduate Management Admission Council to send an independent third party to review for accuracy and compliance.

Class of 2011

Full-time graduates 54
Full-time graduates known to be seeking employment 46
Full-time graduates employed at graduation 63.0% – Medium
Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation 91.3% – High

Base Salary: Overall

Total reporting base salary 33
Low base salary $57,100
Average base salary $74,915
High base salary $103,000

Base Salary: U.S. Citizens

Low base salary: U.S. citizens $57,100
Average base salary: U.S. citizens $77,275
High base salary: U.S citizen $103,000

Base Salary: Foreign Nationals

Low base salary: Foreign nationals $57,600
Average base salary: Foreign nationals $68,622
High base salary: Foreign nationals $90,000

Signing Bonus: Overall

Total reporting signing bonus 6
Low signing bonus $2,000
Average signing bonus $5,500
High signing bonus $9,000

Signing Bonus: U.S. Citizens

Low signing bonus: U.S. citizens $2,000
Average signing bonus: U.S. citizens $5,500
High signing bonus: U.S. citizens $9,000

Signing Bonus: Foreign Nationals

Low signing bonus: Foreign nationals N/A
Average signing bonus: Foreign nationals N/A
High signing bonus: Foreign nationals N/A

Other Compensation: Overall

Total reporting other compensation N/A
Low other compensation N/A
Average other compensation N/A
High other compensation N/A

Other Compensation: U.S. Citizens

Low other compensation: U.S. citizens N/A
Average other compensation: U.S. citizens N/A
High other compensation: U.S. citizens N/A

Other Compensation: Foreign Nationals

Low other compensation: Foreign nationals N/A
Average other compensation: Foreign nationals N/A
High other compensation: Foreign nationals N/A

Base Salary by Occupation

Numbers for employment by occupation are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.

Number reporting marketing/sales jobs 6
Marketing/sales low salary $57,100
Marketing/sales average salary $75,700
Marketing/sales high salary $95,000
Number reporting operations/production jobs 11
Operations/production low salary $58,000
Operations/production average salary $74,590
Operations/production high salary $97,000
Number reporting general management jobs 6
General management low salary $63,600
General management average salary $72,867
General management high salary $90,000
Number reporting finance/accounting jobs 14
Finance/accounting low salary $57,600
Finance/accounting average salary $75,757
Finance/accounting high salary $103,000
Number reporting management information systems (MIS) jobs 2
Management information systems (MIS) low salary N/A
Management information systems (MIS) average salary N/A
Management information systems (MIS) high salary N/A
Number reporting consulting jobs 2
Number reporting human resources jobs 0
Human resources low salary N/A
Human resources average salary N/A
Human resources high salary N/A
Number reporting having jobs in other areas 0
Other occupations low salary N/A
Other occupations average salary N/A
Other occupations high salary N/A

Base Salary by Industry

Numbers for employment by industry are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.

Number reporting government jobs 1
Number reporting manufacturing jobs 3
Manufacturing low salary $70,000
Manufacturing average salary $82,667
Manufacturing high salary $97,000
Number reporting non-profit jobs 1

Base Salary by Geographic Region

Numbers for employment by location are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.

Number reporting jobs in the Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT) 2
Northeast low salary N/A
Northeast average salary N/A
Northeast high salary N/A
Number reporting jobs in the Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) 2
Middle Atlantic low salary N/A
Middle Atlantic average salary N/A
Middle Atlantic high salary N/A
Number reporting jobs in the South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN) 1
South low salary N/A
South average salary N/A
South high salary N/A
Number reporting jobs in the Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI) 1
Midwest low salary N/A
Midwest average salary N/A
Midwest high salary N/A
Number reporting jobs in the Southwest (AZ, CO, NM, OK, TX) 35
Southwest low salary $58,000
Southwest average salary $74,268
Southwest high salary $97,000
Number reporting jobs in the West (AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) N/A
West low salary N/A
West average salary N/A
West high salary N/A
Number reporting jobs located internationally N/A
International low salary N/A
International average salary N/A
International high salary N/A

The Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University