Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Stephenville, Texas |
| Online | tarleton.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Tarleton State University, located in Stephenville, Texas, approximately 65 miles southwest of Fort Worth, serves as a member of the Texas A&M University System. The main campus encompasses over 1,200 acres in a rural setting, featuring a mix of historic buildings dating to the institution's 1899 founding and modern academic facilities. Originally established as a private college before joining the Texas A&M System in 1917, Tarleton operates additional campuses in Fort Worth, Waco, and Midlothian to serve its growing student population. The university maintains strong academic programs in agriculture, nursing, business, and education, while offering students traditional residence hall and apartment-style campus housing options. As an NCAA Division I institution competing in the Western Athletic Conference, Tarleton fields teams known as the Texans in various sports including football, basketball, and baseball.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Tarleton is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Tarleton State University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#904 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#358 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#45 in Best Colleges in Texas
#21 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#121 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1150 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.21 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,560 |
| Other Fees | $3,462 |
| Room and Board | $10,846 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,816 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,100 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,560 |
| Other Fees | $3,462 |
| Room and Board | $10,846 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,816 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,180 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| General Studies | 18% |
| Agriculture | 11% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
| Psychology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228529 IPEDS survey data for Tarleton State University.
Current students may use the Tarleton State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025