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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TCU’s design programs are rigorous, competitive and intensely creative. You’ll be challenged to push beyond your comfort zone to learn, grow and improve.

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Design News

A girl in a purple TCU track uniform running on the field.
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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Morgan Goerke ’25, Bri Castillo ’25 and Hailey Bogner ’25, attended the conference.
Celebrating Creativity at the 2024 Circles Conference  

23 October 2024

Department of Design students Morgan Goerke ’25, Bri Castillo ’25 and Hailey Bogner ’25. Photo credit: Circles Conference The sold-out Circles C...
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