In 1873, AddRan Male and Female College in Thorp Spring launched their music and arts courses. Over 150 years later, since-renamed Texas Christian University offers 57 degree plans over six disciplines in its world-class College of Fine Arts.

According to institutional research, the College of Fine Arts makes up only 8% of undergraduate students. However, these students are some of the most diverse, speaking volumes about the international impact that TCU Fine Arts has made. Additionally, TCU’s fine arts programs are praised by many music, theatre and art competitions in Texas and across the country.

Notable alumni include John Devereaux, an actor in the touring production of Hamilton, Daniel Tetelman, an international opera singer and Andrea Karnes, the chief curator at the Modern Art Museum right here in Fort Worth.

Earlier this month, TCU Fine Arts announced a myriad of awards on their Instagram to promote TCU Gives Day.

• The Department of Design is the second-best school for design in Texas.
• The Department of Theatre is the third-best drama and theatre arts school in Texas.
• The Department of Fashion Merchandising is the third-best school for fashion merchandising in Texas.
• The School of Art is the fourth-best school for fine and studio arts in Texas.
• The School of Music is the 14th-best school for music in the United States.
• The School for Classical and Contemporary Dance is the 20th top dance school in the United States.

So, what’s next?

This semester, TCU dancers and instructors showed out at the Texas Improvisation Dance Festival. TCU percussionists are preparing to perform at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. TCU Theatre tackles a play of epic proportions with The Odyssey right here on campus. And that’s only to name a few.

“Our true measure lies in what those rankings represent: talented students, dedicated faculty and a learning environment that fosters creativity, collaboration and real-world impact in the arts,” Fine Arts Dean Amy Tully wrote in an email.