Tarleton State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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Learn more about how we determine school awards$4,416
Avg in-state tuition
$14,208
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Tarleton State University
Tarleton State University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Stephenville, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,666, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 57%. The university offers 89 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,416, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,208.
Rankings
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- #2 Ranked in Best Online Master's in English Programs of 2022
- #2 Ranked in Best Online Master's in English Programs
- #6 Ranked in Best Veterinary Technician Programs
- #7 Ranked in 2022 Best Online Information Technology Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
57% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
49% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Recommended
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Implied no
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 960-1140
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards14k
Students enrolled
82%
Online student enrollment
21:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
63%
Hispanic
22%
Black
8%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
64%
Socio-economic diversity
39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
19
Total Online Enrollment
11,413
Percent of Programs Online
85% On-campus
15% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 50% online
Doctorate 100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $4,416 | $14,208 |
Graduate | $4,356 | $11,718 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,050 |
On-campus room and board | $10,206 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,240 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,206 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,240 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,240 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $18,912 | $28,704 |
Off-campus without family | $18,912 | $28,704 |
Off-campus with family | $8,706 | $18,498 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
56%
State Grant Aid
38%
Institution Grant Aid
55%
Pell Grant
39%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
BA
MA
DOC
Ornamental Horticulture
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Livestock Management
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Zoology/Animal Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Office Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Quality Control Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Quality Control Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Quality Control Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Quality Control Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
11English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Textiles, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Textiles, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood and Family Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Textiles, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
14Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Histologic Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Histologic Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
15Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Histologic Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Histologic Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science
BA
MA
DOC
16History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
17History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
19Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
20Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
21Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International/Globalization Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International/Globalization Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
23Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
24Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
25Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
26Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
27Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
28Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
29Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
30Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Cartography
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
31Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
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