Tarleton State University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Stephenville, TX
4.5 2 reviews

#20 Best Public Universities in Texas

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Overview

Total enrollment

17,433

Location Stephenville, Texas
Website tarleton.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Tarleton State University, located in Stephenville, Texas, approximately 65 miles southwest of Fort Worth, serves as a member of the Texas A&M University System. The main campus encompasses over 1,200 acres in a rural setting, featuring a mix of historic buildings dating to the institution's 1899 founding and modern academic facilities. Originally established as a private college before joining the Texas A&M System in 1917, Tarleton operates additional campuses in Fort Worth, Waco, and Midlothian to serve its growing student population. The university maintains strong academic programs in agriculture, nursing, business, and education, while offering students traditional residence hall and apartment-style campus housing options. As an NCAA Division I institution competing in the Western Athletic Conference, Tarleton fields teams known as the Texans in various sports including football, basketball, and baseball.

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Ratings

Tarleton is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Tarleton State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 980/1160
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/24

Acceptance Rate

89.6%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 24.3%
Application Fee $50

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition

$8,302

Out of State Resident Tuition

$18,142

Breakdown

Tuition $8,302
Books and Supplies $1,248
Other Fees $3,504
Room and Board $10,920
Budget for Other Expenses $3,882
Total One Year Cost $27,856

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

39% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Tarleton State University are Business, General Studies, and Agriculture. 20% of students major in Business, 18% in General Studies, and 11% in Agriculture.