Tarleton State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2327 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #643 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #588 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 119 | In Texas |
| #655 of 1,145 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 19 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 11,880
- Graduates
- 2,212
- 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 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 82% | 90% |
| Applicants | 5,788 | 2,058 | 3,716 |
| Admissions | 5,039 | 1,686 | 3,341 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,247 | 825 | 1,422 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 201 | 70 | 131 |
5,821 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,809 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,289 or 53%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Tarleton State University are 950-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
507 or 21%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Tarleton State University are 18-24 (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 | 8819 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3141 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 1061 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 491 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 217 (2%) |
| Asian | 163 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 114 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (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
- $8,463
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,416 | $4,356 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,416 | $4,356 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,208 | $11,718 |
| Fee in-district | $3,432 | $3,111 |
| Fee in-state | $3,432 | $3,111 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,432 | $3,111 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,103 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,328 |
| Room charge | $6,378 |
| Meal charge | $3,950 |
Tarleton State University majors
Tarleton State University has granted 2,643 bachelor's degrees across 64 programs, 746 master's across 29 programs, and 36 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 | 206 | 76 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 260 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 110 | 138 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 229 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 150 | 34 | ||
| Psychology, General | 172 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 168 | |||
| Animal Sciences, General | 121 | 11 | ||
| Social Work | 64 | 49 | ||
| Accounting | 84 | 14 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 38 | 60 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 88 | 9 | ||
| Communication, General | 75 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 74 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 37 | 36 | ||
| General Studies | 70 | |||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 64 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 59 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 49 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 49 | |||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 48 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 48 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 47 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 28 | 14 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 14 | 25 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | 8 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 35 | |||
| Agricultural and Extension Education Services | 30 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 28 | |||
| Histologic Technician | 8 | 19 | ||
| Agricultural Communication & Journalism | 25 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 | |||
| Information Technology | 23 | |||
| Public Administration | 3 | 20 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | 8 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 17 | |||
| History, General | 14 | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 16 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 15 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 15 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | 7 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 14 | |||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 14 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 13 | |||
| Finance, General | 13 | |||
| Quality Control Technology & Technician | 13 | |||
| Computer Science | 12 | |||
| Environmental Science | 9 | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | |||
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 7 | 3 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | 1 | ||
| Public Health, General | 10 | |||
| Digital Arts | 9 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 9 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 8 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 | |||
| Nursing Education | 7 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 | |||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 5 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 5 | |||
| Sociology, General | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 4 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | 2 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 25 | 2,643 | 746 | 36 |
Tarleton State University has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 34% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 42% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Tarleton State University has published 2,080 scientific papers with 28,998 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Sociology, Political Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Law, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9 | 59 |
| 1992 | 7 | 57 |
| 1993 | 7 | 46 |
| 1994 | 13 | 45 |
| 1995 | 17 | 53 |
| 1996 | 19 | 43 |
| 1997 | 7 | 72 |
| 1998 | 13 | 75 |
| 1999 | 16 | 71 |
| 2000 | 17 | 80 |
| 2001 | 12 | 68 |
| 2002 | 16 | 95 |
| 2003 | 24 | 95 |
| 2004 | 38 | 117 |
| 2005 | 59 | 158 |
| 2006 | 42 | 257 |
| 2007 | 33 | 386 |
| 2008 | 49 | 536 |
| 2009 | 44 | 530 |
| 2010 | 64 | 719 |
| 2011 | 64 | 834 |
| 2012 | 68 | 1029 |
| 2013 | 69 | 1138 |
| 2014 | 81 | 1240 |
| 2015 | 85 | 1402 |
| 2016 | 101 | 1467 |
| 2017 | 107 | 1575 |
| 2018 | 116 | 1767 |
| 2019 | 163 | 2125 |
| 2020 | 131 | 2669 |
| 2021 | 150 | 3182 |
| 2022 | 153 | 2990 |
| 2023 | 173 | 3058 |
Tarleton State University alumni
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Chris Kyle
- Occupations
- sniperautobiographernavy sailorbusinessperson
- 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, 2x 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
- television actorstage actormilitary officerfilm actoractor
- 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).
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Ryan Bingham
- Occupations
- singer-songwritercomposerguitaristsingeractor
- 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
- politicianmilitary personnel
- 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 | 1,200 |
| 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 |