Tarleton State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2343 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #660 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #603 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 119 | In Texas |
| #731 of 1,346 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 19 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 15,254
- Graduates
- 2,179
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 90% and is among the 38% 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 | 90% | 86% | 92% |
| Applicants | 13,705 | 5,039 | 8,666 |
| Admissions | 12,273 | 4,339 | 7,934 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,835 | 1,073 | 1,762 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 151 | 77 | 74 |
6,924 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,403 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,390 or 47%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Tarleton State University are 980-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
422 or 14%
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 | 11030 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3644 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 1284 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 485 (3%) |
| Asian | 268 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 198 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 173 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 125 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 84 (0.5%) |
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
- $7,929
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,798 | $4,354 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,798 | $4,354 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,638 | $11,734 |
| Fee in-district | $3,504 | $3,173 |
| Fee in-state | $3,504 | $3,173 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,504 | $3,173 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,175 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,920 |
| Room charge | $6,038 |
| Meal charge | $4,882 |
Tarleton State University majors
Tarleton State University has granted 2,936 bachelor's degrees across 64 programs, 755 master's across 32 programs, and 19 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 | 263 | 48 | ||
| Psychology, General | 258 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 123 | 125 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 202 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 156 | 28 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 159 | |||
| Animal Sciences, General | 139 | 16 | ||
| Social Work | 75 | 51 | ||
| Accounting | 80 | 24 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 99 | |||
| Agriculture, General | 89 | 6 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 41 | 53 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 94 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 87 | |||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 84 | |||
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 58 | 17 | ||
| General Studies | 75 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 52 | 17 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 68 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 65 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 43 | 19 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 56 | 6 | ||
| Public Administration | 14 | 44 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 57 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 50 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 50 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | 12 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 38 | |||
| Agricultural and Extension Education Services | 37 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 35 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 34 | 1 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 34 | |||
| Agricultural Communication & Journalism | 32 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 27 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 12 | 11 | ||
| Computer Science | 23 | |||
| Digital Arts | 22 | |||
| Legal Studies | 20 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 19 | |||
| Finance, General | 18 | |||
| History, General | 18 | |||
| Music, General | 18 | |||
| Environmental Science | 10 | 5 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 14 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 14 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 1 | ||
| Communication, General | 13 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | 7 | ||
| Quality Control Technology & Technician | 13 | |||
| Histologic Technician | 7 | 5 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 12 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 11 | |||
| Information Technology | 11 | |||
| Nursing Education | 11 | |||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 11 | |||
| Applied & Public Sociology | 10 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | |||
| Public Health, General | 9 | |||
| Sociology, General | 9 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | 8 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 7 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 7 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |||
| Agricultural Economics | 5 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 5 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 4 | |||
| Education, General | 4 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 26 | 2,936 | 755 | 19 |
Tarleton State University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 43% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Tarleton State University has published 2,568 scientific papers with 43,522 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 54 |
| 1994 | 13 | 53 |
| 1995 | 15 | 55 |
| 1996 | 17 | 47 |
| 1997 | 8 | 81 |
| 1998 | 14 | 76 |
| 1999 | 17 | 78 |
| 2000 | 17 | 94 |
| 2001 | 10 | 92 |
| 2002 | 17 | 100 |
| 2003 | 34 | 114 |
| 2004 | 37 | 139 |
| 2005 | 66 | 188 |
| 2006 | 52 | 320 |
| 2007 | 39 | 464 |
| 2008 | 53 | 675 |
| 2009 | 50 | 627 |
| 2010 | 72 | 900 |
| 2011 | 61 | 1040 |
| 2012 | 66 | 1227 |
| 2013 | 79 | 1353 |
| 2014 | 81 | 1521 |
| 2015 | 104 | 1655 |
| 2016 | 106 | 1792 |
| 2017 | 118 | 2048 |
| 2018 | 141 | 2300 |
| 2019 | 180 | 2709 |
| 2020 | 158 | 3437 |
| 2021 | 163 | 4148 |
| 2022 | 165 | 3889 |
| 2023 | 196 | 4111 |
| 2024 | 171 | 4099 |
| 2025 | 158 | 3814 |
Tarleton State University alumni
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Chris Kyle
- Occupations
- autobiographersniperbusinesspersonUnited States Navy SEALs
- 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 claimed to have had 160 confirmed kills and was awarded a Silver Star, four Bronze Star Medals with "V" devices for valor, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals with "V" devices, and numerous other unit and personal awards.
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George Kennedy
- Occupations
- military officerstage actortelevision actoractorfilm 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
- singerguitaristcomposersinger-songwriterrecording artist
- 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 personneluniversity presidentpolitician
- Biography
-
James Earl Rudder was a United States Army major general. As a lieutenant colonel, he commanded the Pointe du Hoc battle during the Invasion of Normandy. He also commanded the 2nd Ranger Battalion 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. Rudder went by his middle name.
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 | 1,374 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1333 W. Washington Stephenville, Texas, 76401-0000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 21,000 |
| Phone | 2549689000 |