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Tarleton State University

Also known as: Tarleton|Texans|TSU|Tarleton State|

📍 Stephenville, Texas🏛️ Town Setting👥 12,673 Undergrads🔗 www.tarleton.edu

Overview

Tarleton State University is a large public research university in Stephenville, Texas. It enrolls about 12,673 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 90%. Graduates earn a median of $53,040 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

90%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,075

500–590

Net Price

$20,783

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

48%

Retention

70%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$53,040

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

89.5%

SAT Average

1,075

ACT Composite

19–24

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200500 – 590 (mid 50%)800

Math

200480 – 570 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

119 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,302

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$18,142

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$24,100

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$20,783

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$15,574
$30,001 – $48,000	$16,980
$48,001 – $75,000	$20,396
$75,001 – $110,000	$23,466
$110,001 +	$24,076

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

40.0%

Academics & Programs

Tarleton State University offers programs across 25 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

18.8%

Agriculture

11.4%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

10.0%

Psychology

8.7%

Health Professions

7.6%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

6.5%

Engineering Technologies

3.6%

Interdisciplinary Studies

3.4%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

48%

On-Time (4yr)

33%

Retention (FT)

70%

% Earning >$25K

79%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$46,729

8 years

$50,130

10 years

$53,040

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

35.3%

White

51.2%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

62.8%

Black or African American

5.7%

Asian

1.4%

Hispanic / Latino

24.3%

Two or more races

3.2%

International

0.6%

Gender

Women

61.0%

Men

39.1%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tarleton State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 90%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1075.

How much does Tarleton State University cost?

In-state tuition is $8,302, and out-of-state is $18,142. Average net price after financial aid is $20,783.

What is Tarleton State University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Agriculture, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness.

What's the graduation rate at Tarleton State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 48%, and 70% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.