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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $20,525
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings
- $56,673
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Tarleton State University is a public college in Stephenville, TX with 12,673 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, and admitted students average 1075 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,525 per year ($16,034 for families earning under $30,000). 49% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,673 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,746
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,239
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 33%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing500–590
200800
SAT Math480–570
200800
ACT Composite19–24
136
What Tarleton State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,352
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,302
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,019
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,034
- $30–48k$16,045
- $48–75k$17,645
- $75–110k$22,062
- $110k+$24,078
Get a personal estimate with Tarleton State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $56,673
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,673
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 35%
- White63%
- Hispanic24%
- Black6%
- Asian1%
Tarleton State University FAQ
What is Tarleton State University's acceptance rate?+
Tarleton State University admits 90% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Tarleton State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 480–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1075.
What ACT score do you need for Tarleton State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–24.
Is Tarleton State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Tarleton State University?+
In Fall 2023, 8,746 students applied to Tarleton State University and 8,239 were admitted; 2,702 enrolled.
Does Tarleton State University consider legacy status?+
No. Tarleton State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Tarleton State University require an essay?+
Tarleton State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Tarleton State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,352 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,525.
What is Tarleton State University's graduation rate?+
49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 228529 · How we use this data
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