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Tarleton State University

Tarleton

Stephenville, Texas 76401-0000

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Tarleton State University is a public institution in Stephenville with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1068, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 12.3K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,040 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,261.

Established
1899
Type
Public research university
Conference
Texas
Division
Division I
94%Acceptance
1068SAT Avg
12,263Students
18:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$53,040Earnings 10yr
$20,261Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Tarleton State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1068

Reading & WritingMid: 535
490580
MathMid: 515
470570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1924

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

94.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1068

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,878
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,958
Room & Board$10,846
Books & Supplies$1,560
Total Cost of Attendance$22,981
Average Net Price$20,261
Median Debt at Graduation$19,606
Monthly Payment (10yr)$208

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,477
$30–48K$16,966
$48–75K$20,599
$75–110K$22,714
$110K+$22,981

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,261

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

54.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,989

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

82

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (106)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
12,263
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 6%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.2%
Freshman Retention73.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,729
8 Years$50,130
10 Years$53,040

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,700
Men
$57,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#373
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#243

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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