Tarleton Admission Requirements

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Tarleton Admission Overview

Tarleton admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Tarleton admitted 89.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 980-1160 / ACT 19-24. Tarleton is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tarleton is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tarleton Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

89.6%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Tarleton acceptance rate is 89.6%. Last year, 12,273 of 13,705 applicants were admitted. That is the 52nd lowest acceptance rate in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Tarleton and can you get accepted?

Tarleton is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tarleton GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.21*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.21*

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Average GPA

Tarleton has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.21 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Tarleton is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

*3.21 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Tarleton SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

980-1160

Freshmen who sent SAT

47%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 500
Math 480
Composite 980

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 590
Math 570
Composite 1160

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Tarleton typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 980–1160) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. Tarleton ranks #34 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 980 to 1160

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Tarleton is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Tarleton State University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1160+	Above 75th	>94%
1070 to 1160	Avg +	90%-94%
980 to 1070	Avg -	83%-90%
Below 980	Below mid-50	<83%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tarleton ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

14%

25th Percentile Scores

English 16
Math 17
Composite 19

75th Percentile Scores

English 23
Math 24
Composite 24

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Tarleton typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 19–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Tarleton places #41 among colleges in Texas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Tarleton without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Tarleton State University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24+	Above 75th	>95%
21 to 24	Avg +	90%-95%
19 to 21	Avg -	84%-90%
Below 19	Below mid-50	<84%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

75% of Tarleton State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 25% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Tarleton State University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	10%
Top 25% of class	25%
Top 50% of class	75%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Tarleton State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	8,666	5,039	13,705
Accepted	7,934	4,339	12,273
Acceptance Rate	92%	86%	90%
Enrolled	1,836	1,150	2,986
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	23%	27%	24%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Tarleton State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Tarleton State University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Tarleton State University is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Tarleton State University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Tarleton is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 89.6% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (980-1160); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025