TCU Design Ranked #18 Nationwide for 2024

Texas Christian University’s Design programs were ranked #18 Nationwide for 2024. Graphic Design and Interior Design were ranked 10th and 9th respectively among all programs nationally. This puts the school’s program in the top 5% of all Design programs in the United States. TCU has improved its position by 13 spots in the last few years.

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In TCU’s design program, you will be challenged to think outside of the box. Our faculty is composed of design professionals who will mentor you as you grow as a designer.

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Our graduates work in design studios; advertising agencies; corporate design departments; magazine, newspaper and book publishing all over the U.S. and the world. See where our students land after graduation.

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Welcome, New Faculty 

5 August 2025

We are proud to welcome several new full-time faculty members for the 2025-26 academic year. Department of Design  Haley McCarthy Instructor of Inter...
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Peyten Woodruff ’26 Finds Her Stride in Design, Athletics   

8 July 2025

Peyten Woodruff is pursuing a degree in graphic design while competing as a student-athlete. Whether designing in the studio or running cross country,...
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Celebrating Outstanding Fine Arts Seniors

7 May 2025

The College of Fine Arts Academic & Creative Excellence Award celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of graduating seniors. Each academic year...
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A group of theatre students performing on stage in the Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU for the 2025 Fine Arts Gala.
Empowering the Arts at TCU: The BOV’s Legacy Under Michael Mullins’ Leadership

26 March 2025

The Department of Theatre performed at the 2025 Fine Arts Gala alongside Grammy Award winner and Tony-nominated actor Jenn Colella. “Time, talen...
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A 1920s-inspired window display featuring three mannequins dressed in flapper-style evening wear. The scene is framed by rich red velvet curtains, with a central illuminated rectangle outlined by vintage-style bulbs. The text "TCU CFA GALA 2025" appears at the bottom of the window.
Fine Arts Collaboration Brings Cabaret to Life

3 March 2025

The interdisciplinary project brought together students from fashion merchandising, interior design and architectural lighting design. In a dazzling d...
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