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Tarleton State University Science & Tech Programs

Tarleton State University is a public institution located in Stephenville, TX. A Remote Town provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Tarleton State University Rankings

Tarleton State University has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#33 of 309	State — Texas
Overall Quality	#43 of 484	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#628 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Tarleton State University?

Contact information for Tarleton State University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1333 W. Washington, Stephenville, TX 76401-0000
Phone:	2549689000
Website:	www.tarleton.edu/
Admissions:	www.tarleton.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.tarleton.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into Tarleton State University?

You can apply to Tarleton State University online at: tarletonstate.force.com/undergrad/TX_SiteLogin_Undergrad?startURL=%2Fundergrad%2FTargetX_Portal__PB

Tarleton State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Tarleton State University

Here’s what Tarleton State University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Tarleton State University?

Tarleton State University admits 90%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 24% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

47% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Tarleton State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 590. Math scores were between 480 and 570.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 980 to 1160. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Tarleton State University ranged between 19 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Tarleton State University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,039	4,339	86%
Women	8,666	7,934	92%

Can I Afford Tarleton State University?

The average net price after aid at Tarleton State University is $20,261. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$4,798
In-State Fees	$3,504
Out-of-State Tuition	$14,638
Out-of-State Fees	$3,504
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,302
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,142

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at Tarleton State University receive some form of financial aid (2,655 students).

About 68% of students at Tarleton State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,224 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,750.

Student Loan Debt

40% of Tarleton State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,968 per year.

Tarleton State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,798 students enrolled at Tarleton State University. Tarleton State University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 12,263 undergraduate students at Tarleton State University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Tarleton State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	183
Black or African American	797
Hispanic	2,562
White	7,872
American Indian/Alaska Native	159
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	159
Two or More Races	343
Non-Resident	61

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Tarleton State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	2,895
California	14
Colorado	6
Florida	6
Georgia	4

Additionally, approximately 0.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Tarleton State University Graduate Student Diversity

2,249 of Tarleton State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Tarleton State University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Tarleton State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	38
Black or African American	294
Hispanic	474
White	1,279
American Indian/Alaska Native	24
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	62
Non-Resident	44

Online Learning at Tarleton State University

Tarleton State University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

6,573 undergraduate students at Tarleton State University took at least one online class — of those, 4,970 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 351 students took at least one online class and 1,433 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Tarleton State University

Tarleton State University offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Tarleton State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.