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Tarleton State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 3,906
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Acceptance rate 57%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 49%

Located in Stephenville, Texas, Tarleton State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Tarleton State is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 70% at Tarleton State suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

56.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,790

Cost of attendance at Tarleton State University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,582

Cost of attendance at Tarleton State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Tarleton State University received on average $8,110 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,110
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 844 39% $5,504 $4,645,669
Other Federal Grant 1,219 56% $5,027 $6,127,706
State Grant/Scholarships 825 38% $5,179 $4,272,720
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,195 55% $3,092 $3,694,717
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,738 80% $8,110 $14,095,143

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tarleton State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Tarleton State University students is 48.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.6%.

48.8%

  • asian 78.6% 11 students
  • African American 32.4% 56 students
  • white 53.7% 640 students
  • unknown 50.0% 8 students
  • hawaiian 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 39.6% 143 students
  • International Students 100.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 44.1% 26 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Western Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Western Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Western Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Western Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Tarleton State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Tarleton State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training