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TX
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About Tarleton
Tarleton State University is a public, state university in the town of Stephenville, Texas. Tarleton was founded in 1899. The college currently enrolls around 14,092 students per year, including 12,012 undergraduate students.
Tarleton Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Tarleton. Tarleton admitted 57% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 11,660 students applied to Tarleton and 6,701 were admitted.
| Tarleton State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 57% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 53% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Tarleton State University is located in Stephenville, Texas, near Fort Worth.
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College Info
Tarleton Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Tarleton is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Tarleton is Aug 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Tarleton SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
960 - 1130
Math SAT Range
480 - 570
Reading SAT Range
490 - 580
Tarleton Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$22,700
In State$34,813
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,998
$18,111
Fees
$4,296
$4,296
Housing
$10,846
$10,846
Books
$1,560
$1,560
Student Life
Wondering what life at Tarleton is like? There are approximately 14,092 students enrolled at Tarleton, including 12,012 undergraduate students and 2,080 graduate students. 73% percent of students attend school full-time, 97% percent are from TX and 3% percent of students are from other states.
73%
Full Time27%
Part Time97%
In State3%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
14,092
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
57%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$10,294
Out-of-State
$22,407
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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