Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Tarleton State University is a four-year, public school located in Stephenville, TX.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
Tarleton State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

90% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 13,705 applied, 12,273 accepted, and 2,986 enrolled in TSU.
1,150 men and 1,836 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,070 SAT, 21 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,070 and ACT score is 21. The SAT score of 1070 is average, 41 to 50 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total98010701160
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing500540590
Math480530570
ACT Score
Composite192124
Math172024
English162023

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $8,302 for Texas residents and $18,142 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $7,527 for Texas residents and $14,907 for others.
Tuition has increased by 1.02% compared to last year at Tarleton State University.

Financial Aid

8,809 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $7,811.
For freshmen, 2,154 students (96%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $7,600.

Student Population

A total of 17,433 students enrolled TSU in 2025.
By gender, 6,669 men and 10,764 women students are enrolled.
There are 15,254 undergraduate and 2,179 graduate students.

117 Major Programs

  • 29 programs through online
  • 37 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of TSU is 48% and the transfer-out rate is 29%.
The retention rate is 70% for full-time and 70% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
48%
Transfer-out Rate
29%
Retention Rate
70%
Students to Faculty Ratio
20 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 794 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for TSU and the average faculty salary is $74,603. The studetns to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.
There are 1,480 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $70,194.
Number of Faculties
794
Average Faculty Salary
$74,603
Number of Staffs
1,480
Average Staff Salary
$70,194

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries