What Tarleton State costs
Tarleton State University charges $8,302 a year in published tuition and fees for Texas residents, about $4,151 a semester, and $18,142 a year for students from other states, about $9,071 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $24,100 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $19,575 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Tarleton State
For fall 2024, Tarleton State University received 13,705 applications and admitted 12,273 students, and 2,986 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 980 and 1160.
What Tarleton State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Tarleton State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 263 |
| Psychology | 258 |
| Business / Commerce | 202 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 159 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 156 |
| Animal Sciences | 139 |
| Business Administration and Management | 123 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 99 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Tarleton State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- East Texas A&M University, Commerce, Texas: 9,912 undergraduates
- Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, Texas: 8,877 undergraduates
- Stephen F Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas: 8,728 undergraduates
- Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana: 8,312 undergraduates
- West Texas A & M University, Canyon, Texas: 6,917 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Tarleton State University's acceptance rate? 89.5% for fall 2024: 12,273 of 13,705 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Tarleton State University? $8,302 a year for in-state students and $18,142 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Tarleton State University? About 12,700 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Tarleton State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 980–1160.
What is the campus setting at Tarleton State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Tarleton State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Tarleton State University