Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

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Tuition & Fees

$11,694

$21,774

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
580
25th
480
75th
570
25th
470
75th
23
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17
75th
24
25th
18
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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,039
Declined 749
Total Received 5,788
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Public

11,880

undergraduate students

2,212

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in agriculture, education, and nursing. It is located on a 175-acre campus in Stephenville, Texas—65 miles southwest of Fort Worth.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 14,092
Established in 1899
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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175-acre campus in Stephenville (population: 20,797), 60 miles from Fort Worth; branch campuses at Fort Hood and in Granbury and Killeen. Served by bus; major airport serves Dallas-Fort Worth; train serves Cleburne (60 miles). School operates transportation on campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Tarleton State University
1333 West Washington
Stephenville, TX
76401

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
33%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
9%
Top 1/4
24%
Top 1/2
67%
Bottom 1/2
33%
Bottom 1/4
83%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
580
25th
480
75th
570
25th
470
75th
23
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17
75th
24
25th
18

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) December 1
Application deadline (final deadline) June 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline March 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,039
Declined 749
Total Received 5,788

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 254 968-9070
F: 254 968-9600
finaid@tarleton.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, dodgeball, flag football, mountain biking, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Lone Star Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Apparel and Textiles, General yes
Applied Psychology yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes yes
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Digital Arts yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Early Childhood and Family Studies yes yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Studies yes
Geographic Information Science and Cartography yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes yes
Histologic Technician yes yes
History, General yes yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes yes
Industrial Technology/Technician yes
Information Science/Studies yes yes
Information Technology yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Legal Assistant/Paralegal yes
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Education yes
Nutrition Sciences yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes yes
Public Health, General yes
Quality Control Technology/Technician yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Statistics, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business/marketing
  2. Interdisciplinary Studies
  3. Agriculture

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Internships
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Agriculture
  • Business
  • Computer Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-veterinary science

14,092

total students

97%

in-state

3%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

84%

11,880
students

Female
63%
7,510

Male
37%
4,370

16%

2,212
students

Female
68%
1,507

Male
32%
705

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

74%

8,745
students

Female
64%
5,617

Male
36%
3,128

26%

3,135
students

Female
60%
1,893

Male
40%
1,242

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
23%
Hispanic/Latino
63%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 23

Spring: January 10

Summer: June 1

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 24
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Nepal
Nigeria
The United Arab Emirates
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special orientation

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