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Overview |
Tarleton | |||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | |||
| Setting | Remote Town | |||
| Enrollment | 15,937 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | tarleton.edu | |||
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Costs |
Tarleton | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,496 | |||
| Room & Board | $10,846 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $15,363 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,600 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% |
Admission |
Tarleton | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 8,746 | |||
| Admitted | 8,239 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tarleton | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | |||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | |||
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| % Men | 5% | |||
| % Women | 9% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 68% | |||
| % Black | 8% | |||
| % Hispanic | 18% | |||
| % Native American | 1% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | |||
| % International | 0% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 1% |
Students |
Tarleton | |||
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| % In-State | 96% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | |||
Campus |
Tarleton | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/