[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
How hard is TSU to get into?
This page provides the latest information on Tarleton State University (TSU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. TSU's acceptance rate is 89.55% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 13,705 students applied and 12,273 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into TSU.
To apply to TSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2024-25, TSU's acceptance rate is 89.55% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.33%. 5,039 men and 8,666 women applied to TSU and 4,339 men and 7,934 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,150 men and 1,836 women were enrolled in TSU. You can explore the TSU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.
Median SAT and ACT Score
For the academic year 2025, 1,390 students (47% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 422 students (14% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at TSU.
The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,070, including 540 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 530 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 590 and the 25th percentile is 500. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 570 and the 25th percentile is 480.
The median ACT composite score is 21, with a 75th percentile score of 24 and a 25th percentile score of 19 at TSU. The median ACT Math score is 20 and the median ACT English score is 20.
How competitive is TSU's score?
The SAT and ACT scores at Tarleton State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,131, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2024-25, total 2,986 first-year students enrolled in TSU. The proportion of full-time students is 94.94% and part-time students is 5.06%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 38.51% and women students is 61.49%.
The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at TSU.
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at TSU. The english proficiency test is required .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Tarleton State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
General Admissions Information
The following provides general admission information for applying to TSU:
TSU Admission Frequently Asked Questions
TSU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 89.55%.
TSU recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to TSU is 1,070, and the average ACT score is 21. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
TSU does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
TSU does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
TSU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, TSU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school rank, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, TSU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.
The institutional SAT code for TSU is 6817 and 4-digit ACT code is 4204.