Tarleton State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2372 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #649 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #593 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #39 of 119 | In Texas |
| #701 of 1,302 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 20 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 13,688
- Graduates
- 2,249
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.tarleton.edu
Tarleton State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Tarleton State University has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 32% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 92% | 96% |
| Applicants | 8,746 | 3,157 | 5,589 |
| Admissions | 8,239 | 2,894 | 5,345 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,511 | 927 | 1,584 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 191 | 72 | 119 |
6,213 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,015 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,296 or 48%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Tarleton State University are 960-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
486 or 18%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Tarleton State University are 19-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 9915 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3823 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 1097 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 523 (3%) |
| Asian | 193 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 126 (0.8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 124 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 39 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 19 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,600
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,416 | $4,356 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,416 | $4,356 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,496 | $11,916 |
| Fee in-district | $3,462 | $3,141 |
| Fee in-state | $3,462 | $3,141 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,462 | $3,141 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,202 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,846 |
| Room charge | $6,378 |
| Meal charge | $4,468 |
Tarleton State University majors
Tarleton State University has granted 2,777 bachelor's degrees across 66 programs, 803 master's across 31 programs, and 38 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Tarleton State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 233 | 68 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 95 | 158 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 229 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 210 | |||
| Psychology, General | 204 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 170 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 145 | 20 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 142 | 15 | ||
| Social Work | 73 | 49 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 113 | 8 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 35 | 66 | ||
| General Studies | 96 | |||
| Accounting | 71 | 24 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 47 | 38 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 75 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 72 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 44 | 22 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 60 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 55 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 55 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 51 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 51 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 39 | |||
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 28 | 9 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 29 | 8 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 16 | 18 | ||
| Communication, General | 32 | 2 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 34 | |||
| Agricultural and Extension Education Services | 33 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 33 | |||
| Public Administration | 3 | 28 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 29 | |||
| Information Technology | 28 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 16 | 7 | ||
| History, General | 18 | 3 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 20 | |||
| Agricultural Communication & Journalism | 19 | |||
| Music, General | 18 | |||
| Computer Science | 17 | |||
| Histologic Technician | 5 | 12 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 17 | |||
| Quality Control Technology & Technician | 17 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 16 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 15 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 14 | |||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 14 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 | |||
| Digital Arts | 11 | |||
| Finance, General | 11 | |||
| Public Health, General | 11 | |||
| Environmental Science | 8 | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 9 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Nursing Education | 9 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 8 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Legal Studies | 6 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 5 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | 5 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 4 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| Sociology, General | 4 | |||
| Agricultural Economics | 3 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 3 | |||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 2 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 25 | 2,777 | 803 | 38 |
Tarleton State University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 48% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Tarleton State University has published 2,434 scientific papers with 40,582 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Sociology, Law, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 61 |
| 1993 | 7 | 54 |
| 1994 | 13 | 53 |
| 1995 | 15 | 55 |
| 1996 | 17 | 47 |
| 1997 | 8 | 81 |
| 1998 | 14 | 76 |
| 1999 | 17 | 78 |
| 2000 | 17 | 92 |
| 2001 | 10 | 90 |
| 2002 | 17 | 99 |
| 2003 | 34 | 113 |
| 2004 | 37 | 139 |
| 2005 | 64 | 187 |
| 2006 | 52 | 318 |
| 2007 | 39 | 463 |
| 2008 | 53 | 677 |
| 2009 | 50 | 627 |
| 2010 | 72 | 900 |
| 2011 | 61 | 1038 |
| 2012 | 66 | 1227 |
| 2013 | 79 | 1354 |
| 2014 | 81 | 1520 |
| 2015 | 100 | 1653 |
| 2016 | 106 | 1791 |
| 2017 | 116 | 2050 |
| 2018 | 141 | 2300 |
| 2019 | 180 | 2708 |
| 2020 | 158 | 3439 |
| 2021 | 162 | 4150 |
| 2022 | 164 | 3885 |
| 2023 | 195 | 4102 |
| 2024 | 169 | 4064 |
Tarleton State University alumni
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Chris Kyle
- Occupations
- United States Navy SEALsautobiographersniperbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Christopher Scott Kyle was a United States Navy SEAL sniper. He served four tours in the Iraq War and was awarded several commendations for acts of heroism and meritorious service in combat. He had 160 confirmed kills and was awarded a Silver Star, three Bronze Star Medals with "V" devices for valor, 2× Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with "V" device, as well as numerous other unit and personal awards.
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George Kennedy
- Occupations
- actorfilm actormilitary officerstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
George Harris Kennedy Jr. was an American actor who appeared in more than 100 film and television productions. He played "Dragline" in Cool Hand Luke (1967), winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the role and being nominated for the corresponding Golden Globe. He received a second Golden Globe nomination for portraying Joe Patroni in Airport (1970).
-
Ryan Bingham
- Occupations
- recording artistactorsingerguitaristcomposer
- Biography
-
George Ryan Bingham is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose music spans multiple genres. He is currently based in Los Angeles. As of 2019, Bingham has released six studio albums and one live album, the last four of which were released under his own label, Axster Bingham Records.
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James Earl Rudder
- Enrolled in Tarleton State University
- Studied in 1929
- Occupations
- military personnelpolitician
- Biography
-
James Earl Rudder was a United States Army major general. As a lieutenant colonel, he commanded the historic Pointe du Hoc battle during the Invasion of Normandy. He also commanded the US troops at the Battle of the Hürtgen Forest, and led a series of delaying actions and ambushes during the Battle of the Bulge. General Rudder also at various times served as Texas Land Commissioner, the 16th president of Texas A&M University, third president of the Texas A&M University System, mayor of Brady, Texas, and a high school and college teacher and coach.
General info
| Alternative names | Texans Texanns TSU Tarleton State Tarleton |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1899 |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (June to August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,265 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1333 W. Washington Stephenville, Texas, 76401-0000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 21,000 |
| Phone | 2549689000 |