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Tarleton State University is one of the leading colleges in Texas with the acceptance rate of 74%. Deadlines for application are Early Action - March 1 and Regular - June 1 . For more information, call 254-968-9843 or send email at welcomecenter@tarleton.edu.

7158 Enrolled 74% Acceptance Rate 18 - 23 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 7,158
    • Average HS GPA: N/A
    • Acceptance Rate: 74%

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    480 - 570
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    480 - 560
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    18 - 23

  • Deadlines

    Early Action
    March 1
    Regular
    June 1

Academics

  • Majors

    AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
    Agricultural and Extension Education Services.
    Agricultural Economics.
    Agricultural Mechanization, General.
    Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling.
    Agriculture, General.
    Agronomy and Crop Science.
    Animal Sciences, General.
    Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production.
    Livestock Management.
    Ornamental Horticulture.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Biomedical Sciences, General.
    Zoology/Animal Biology.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    Business/Managerial Economics.
    Finance, General.
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    Office Management and Supervision.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication and Media Studies.
    Communication, General.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Computer Science.
    Information Science/Studies.
    Information Technology.
    EDUCATION.
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
    Curriculum and Instruction.
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Reading Teacher Education.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    Superintendency and Educational System Administration.
    ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
    Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
    Industrial Technology/Technician.
    Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
    Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
    Quality Control Technology/Technician.
    ENGINEERING.
    Civil Engineering, General.
    Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
    Engineering, General.
    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
    Mechanical Engineering.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Athletic Training/Trainer.
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
    Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician.
    Histologic Technician.
    Nursing Administration.
    Physical Therapy/Therapist.
    Pre-Dentistry Studies.
    Public Health, General.
    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    International/Global Studies.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Science.
    Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    Hydrology and Water Resources Science.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Applied Psychology.
    Counseling Psychology.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Public Administration.
    Social Work.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Economics, General.
    Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Music Performance, General.
    Music, General.

  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Doctoral
    • Master's

  • Prominent Alumni

    Wade Wilson
    Former Dallas Cowboy and Current Cowboy Coach
    Dr. Mike Moses
    Dallas ISD Superintendent
    Sam Rayburn
    Former Speaker of the House
    Adrian Hall
    Renowned Theatrical Director
    Joe B. Hinton
    CEO Mobil Oil Corp., Europe (Ret.)

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    May 1

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    N/A
    Required Fees
    N/A
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    N/A
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    N/A
    Transportation for Commuters
    N/A
    On-Campus Room and Board
    N/A

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    • State Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Yes
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    No

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 78/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    11288
    Foreign Countries Represented
    33

  • Demographics

    • Asian 1.13%
    • African-American 8.37%
    • Hispanic 19.55%
    • Caucasian 65.87%
    • Male 39%
    • Female 61%
    • Аre out of state 2

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    25%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 65/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Village
    Fire safety rating
    60*

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    120
    Number of Honor Societies
    13
    Number of Social Sororities
    9

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division II
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (7)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Rodeo
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Rodeo
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Day Care
    Health
    LGBT Support Groups
    Minority Support Groups
    Army ROTC Offered on-campus Air Force ROTC Offered

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    90

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    26%
    Graduate in 5 years
    43%
    Graduate in 6 years
    46%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Monday - Friday
      • 8:00 - 5:00
      • 254-968-9843
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: 11 am
      • 1 pm
      • 3 pm Monday thru Friday
      • Average Length: 2 hours

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      No
      Information Sessions
      Not Available
      Times
      Not applicable
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