Texas Christian University
Texas Christian University is the biggest religious university associated with the Disciples of Christ Christian Church and is open to students of any faith. There are about 20 religious organizations for students to join, among about 200 others. Greek life is a popular option, with close to 40 percent of the student body involved in about 30 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen and sophomores must live on campus, unless they are older than 21 or commute from a parent's home. The Horned Frog sports teams are members of the NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference and are especially competitive in football. The unusual mascot is a small lizard and is also the official state animal of Texas. Volunteer activities are a particularly big draw for students, and the school's Center for Community Involvement & Service-Learning coordinates excursions like trips to Mexico over spring break. The campus is about five miles from downtown Fort Worth, a historic area that still has an Old West feel. Students can check out live bull riding shows at Billy Bob's, a restaurant that is billed as the world's largest honky-tonk, or catch a rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum. Dallas is about 30 miles away.
