Tarleton State University

Tarleton State University is a public, state school in a small town setting in Stephenville, Texas. Tarleton was founded in 1899 and now enrolls around 14,022 students a year, including 11,893 undergrads. Tarleton offers on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Tarleton! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Tarleton's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Tarleton students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Tarleton has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Tarleton has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Tarleton on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Tarleton on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! August 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall.

2021 Tarleton Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	58%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	71%
In-State Tuition	$6,486
Out-of-State	$17,869
Percent of Need Met	51%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Tarleton a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer idea of what Tarleton offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Tarleton State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Tarleton. Around 58% of applicants get into Tarleton each year. Last year, 9,879 students applied to Tarleton and 5,694 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Tarleton

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Tarleton, around 69% return for their sophomore year. Tarleton's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 46%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Tarleton Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tarleton's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Tarleton's endowment was valued at $29.8 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Tarleton spends about $6,125 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Tarleton

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Tarleton meets 51% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $24,156 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Tarleton. Based on this information, how does Tarleton sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Tarleton a good school for you?

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Where is Tarleton State University Located?

Tarleton is located in the small town setting of Stephenville, Texas, less than an hour from Fort Worth.

If you want to see Tarleton for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 377 to Stephenville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Tarleton and Stephenville are like without leaving home.

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