Tarleton State University is a public 4-year college in Stephenville, Texas with 12,673 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, costs an average of $20,525 a year after grants and graduates 49% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Tarleton State University acceptance rate and admissions
Tarleton State University admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 500 to 590, math 480 to 570). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Tarleton State University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular decision | Jul 26, 2027 |
Next deadline: Regular decision, Jul 26, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $50 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Tarleton State University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Tarleton State University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $8,302 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $18,019 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $11,676 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $24,352 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $20,525 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $20,525 a year after grants and scholarships, $3,827 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Tarleton State University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Tarleton State University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 49% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $56,673 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $18,750 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 33% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Tarleton State University majors and what graduates earn
Tarleton State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 58 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($102,423).
All 58 majors at Tarleton State University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Tarleton State University
32 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 32 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 126 | $78,022 | $28,932 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 92 | $44,812 | $44,082 |
| Human resources | Master's | 53 | $66,794 | $35,555 |
| Social work | Master's | 51 | $55,880 | $28,404 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 50 | $57,432 | $29,750 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 48 | $47,466 | $20,500 |
| Public administration | Master's | 44 | $76,068 | $41,000 |
| Education leadership | Master's | 43 | $59,161 | $23,157 |
| Agricultural Public Services | Master's | 37 | $56,959 | $30,200 |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 28 | $56,182 | $43,093 |
| Accounting | Master's | 24 | $79,328 | n/a |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 19 | $89,073 | $53,000 |
| Information science | Master's | 17 | $105,534 | $22,560 |
| Human development and family studies | Master's | 17 | n/a | n/a |
| Animal science | Master's | 16 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 14 | $55,986 | $40,253 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Master's | 13 | $105,343 | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical lab science | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 7 | $89,457 | n/a |
| Agriculture, General | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Agribusiness | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental science | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Education | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 4 | $57,588 | n/a |
| Computer engineering | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical engineering | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| History | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Tarleton State University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 26 | $56,561 | $69,606 | $10,875 |
Students and location
- 12,673 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 61% women, 39% men
- 20 students for every faculty member
- Setting: remote town
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Tarleton State University?
Tarleton State University admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Tarleton State University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $8,302 for in-state students and $18,019 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $20,525 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Tarleton State University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 500 to 590 in reading and writing and 480 to 570 in math, and 19 to 24 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Tarleton State University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Tarleton State University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Tarleton State University?
49% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Tarleton State University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $56,673 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.