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Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TXPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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90%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$20,783
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
12.7K
Students
Large campus body
$46,729
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Tarleton State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Stephenville, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 12.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
12.7K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading500 - 590
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math480 - 570
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 24
1typical 50% range36
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,578
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,423
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,825
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,823
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,677
Earnings 5yr: $86,067
Debt: $26,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,838
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,678
Earnings 5yr: $74,385
Debt: $25,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,431
Earnings 5yr: $86,802
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,252
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,088
Earnings 5yr: $81,614
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,042
Earnings 5yr: $72,621
Debt: $23,056
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,044
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,980
Earnings 5yr: $52,978
Debt: $24,634
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,606
Earnings 5yr: $58,808
Debt: $21,125
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,031
Earnings 5yr: $62,303
Debt: $25,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,572
Earnings 5yr: $66,751
Debt: $20,896
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,860
Earnings 5yr: $67,205
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,791
Earnings 5yr: $72,374
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,969
Earnings 5yr: $59,229
Debt: $23,472
Agricultural Public Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,588
Earnings 5yr: $52,880
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$20,783
In-State Tuition$8,302
Out-of-State Tuition$18,142
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

34%
Pell Grants
40%
Take Loans
55%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$46,729
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$53,040

Completion Signals

48%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,989
Est. Monthly Payment
$151/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%
Men
61%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
42%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$55,840
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