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Tarleton State University

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX · Town · 12,673 students
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$20,783
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
50%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$53,040
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
90%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Tarleton State University, a founding member of the Texas A&M University System in Stephenville, Texas, is best known for its rich agricultural heritage, rapid institutional growth, and deeply ingrained campus traditions. The university boasts particular academic strength in its College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, alongside highly respected programs in nursing, criminal justice, and business. Student life centers around a close-knit, spirited community enriched by NCAA Division I athletics and cherished traditions like Duck Camp and the Purple Smoke ceremony. Tarleton uniquely sets itself apart through exceptional hands-on learning resources, including an expansive 2,000-acre agricultural center and state-of-the-art equine complex.

Wikipedia:Tarleton State University is a public research university in Stephenville, Texas, United States. It is a founding member of the Texas A&M University System and had 17,258 students as of fall of 2024. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

Location
Stephenville, TX, 76401-0000 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
83 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,302$18,142
Housing & food (on campus)$10,920$10,920
Books & supplies$1,248$1,248
Cost of attendance$24,100$33,940 est.
Average net price$20,783Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$18,142
In-state: $8,302
Housing & food (on campus)$10,920
Books & supplies$1,248
Cost of attendance$33,940 est.
In-state: $24,100
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $20,783
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,574
$30–48k
$16,980
$48–75k
$20,396
$75–110k
$23,466
$110k+
$24,076
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
50%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
33%
Back for yr 2
70%
Transferred
28%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
49% graduated · 34% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 16% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$46,729
10 yrs after entry$53,040
Debt
Median at graduation$19,606
Monthly payment$208
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$23.6k
90th percentile$31,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1075
R 500–590 · M 480–570
ACT midpoint
20
Comp 19–24 · E 16–23 · M 17–24
SAT middle 50%: 980–1160
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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
20 : 1
Pell grant
34%
First-gen
42%
Family income
$40,809
Independent
32%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
13%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
24%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$46,729
After 10 yrs
$53,040
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness240
Business/Commerce, General229
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing210
Psychology, General204
Criminal Justice and Corrections184
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other170
Animal Sciences142
Agriculture, General113
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities96
Business Administration, Management and Operations95
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management75
Social Work73
Accounting and Related Services72
Biology, General70
Communication and Media Studies61
Agricultural Business and Management60
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$112M
Full-time faculty
59%
Faculty salary
$8,339/mo
Teaching spend
$5,674
per student
Federal loans
40%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R2 — high research
$25M research spending · 31 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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