The Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University placed No. 28 in P&Q’s 2026 ranking of the Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the U.S.
In our three methodological categories, Neeley finished 47th in Admission Standards, 20th in Career Outcomes, and 12th in Academic Experience, the category based solely on our alumni survey. Neeley posted a 46.1% acceptance rate, an average ACT of 29.1, and a 6-year graduation rate of 86.7%.
Neeley’s business program is one that embraces leadership development with plenty of opportunities to gain the necessary skills of business. As for internships, 92.0% of 2025 grads completed at least one business-focused internship during their program, up from 88.12% for the Class of 2024. For employment, 96.49% of 2025 grads found full-time jobs within three months of graduation, compared with 96.85% for the Class of 2024.
Members of the Class of 2025 reported an average starting salary of $81,049. Fifty-nine percent reported receiving a signing bonus that averaged $8,505.
REAL-WORLD EDUCATION
The Neeley School of Business delivers a personalized, experiential, and career-focused education that prepares students for professional success. With a hands-on undergraduate model and close access to faculty, mentors, and industry leaders, Neeley emphasizes professional growth alongside classroom learning.
Students build that education across accounting, business information systems, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, management and leadership, marketing, and supply and value chain management. They can also extend their studies through options such as a leadership minor and credentials including fintech, consultative sales, and sustainable business.
A key characteristic of the Neeley program is its focus on both the human and technical sides of business.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
At the heart of Neeley’s experiential learning approach is its Executive-in-Residence program, which brings accomplished business leaders into the classroom for practical instruction, mentoring, and career coaching. Students also benefit from the Neeley Professional Development Center, which helps them strengthen résumés, communication skills, and professional polish.
The Neeley experience is also shaped by programs such as the BNSF Neeley Leadership Program, the Neeley Fellows honors experience, and Neeley Complete, which encourages students to build meaningful engagement beyond the classroom. Finance students can gain hands-on investing experience through the TCU Educational Investment Fund, where undergraduates and MBAs manage a $1.5 million portfolio, while students pursuing high-finance careers can receive one-on-one mentoring through the Transaction and Investment Professionals Board.
Neeley also supports students through programs such as the JPMorgan Chase Inclusive Excellence Mentoring Program and consulting career preparation resources. In the school’s NIL initiative, Legacy Frogs, students gain hands-on exposure to brand strategy, analytics, operations, and venture building inside a student-powered venture studio. Beyond the classroom, Neeley also highlights access and community through initiatives such as the Against All Odds speaker series, Courageous Conversations, Suit Up – Lead On, and Going the Distance.
ALUMNI SAY
“I was a member of the BNSF Neeley Leadership program which provided me extracurricular learning and development, professional coaching, post-graduation preparedness, and feedback oriented at preparing me for post-graduation opportunities. This was an unbelievable experience and helped prepare me for the current position I’m in in addition to preparing me to thrive in future positions.”
“The Neeley Leadership Program was an integral part of my college experience, and something I attribute much of my professional success to. This program equipped me with the right skills to be professional, confident, and competent in a business setting. The program and its staff are incredible!”
“We started “Going the Distance” as an impact project which became a 501c3 inside of Neeley. Going the distance is a fund that helps pay for essential expenses that financial aid and scholarships don’t cover like textbooks, food, dorm essentials, and more.”
“The premier programs (Neeley Leadership Program, Neeley Fellows, Transaction & Investment Professionals (TIP Board) are stellar programs with significant emphasis on career and personal development and are absolutely best in class.”
“TCU is the best place on earth and Neeley is a big reason why.”
