Tarleton State University (Tarleton)
Public four-year university in Stephenville, TX that costs an average of $20,525 a year after financial aid, admits 90% of applicants and graduates 49% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$20,525
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
49%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$56,673
PublicTown (remote)12,673 undergraduates
Cost of Tarleton
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $24,352 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,302 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $18,019 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,676 |
| Books and supplies | $1,248 |
| Average net price after aid | $20,525 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $16,034 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $16,045 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,645 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $22,062 |
| $110,001+ | $24,078 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Tarleton's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 90% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,075 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 500–590 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 480–570 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 19–24 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 49% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 70% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $50,560 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $56,673 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 48th of 93 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $18,750 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $213 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 35% |
| Students with federal loans | 52% |
Majors and programs at Tarleton
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (66)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 84 | $78,018 | $17,253 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 83 | $75,482 | $20,363 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 369 | $74,862 | $23,250 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 45 | $72,560 | $20,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 63 | $69,551 | $21,979 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 39 | $68,353 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 96 | $53,843 | $17,727 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 264 | $52,606 | $18,877 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 152 | $52,461 | $16,500 |
| Business/Commerce | 431 | $51,575 | $20,732 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 78 | $51,297 | $21,651 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 218 | $50,318 | $18,751 |
| Marketing | 140 | $50,215 | $19,500 |
| Agriculture | 202 | $49,644 | $19,500 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 128 | $48,238 | $14,000 |
| Public Health | 20 | $48,193 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 375 | $45,318 | $17,425 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 154 | $44,496 | $16,323 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 95 | $42,750 | $19,117 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 51 | $41,919 | $19,397 |
| History | 36 | $41,870 | $24,099 |
| Social Work | 148 | $41,257 | $23,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 171 | $41,200 | $21,853 |
| Music | 45 | $40,272 | $22,140 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 537 | $40,206 | $15,000 |
| Psychology | 462 | $39,441 | $20,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 130 | $37,609 | $21,500 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 159 | $36,509 | $22,147 |
| Animal Sciences | 281 | $35,348 | $20,500 |
| Biology | 156 | $34,249 | $19,088 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 14 | $25,562 | — |
| Apparel and Textiles | 2 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 7 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 16 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 25 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 18 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 42 | — | $24,250 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 17 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 25 | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 33 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 30 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 13 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| International Business | 11 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 5 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 24 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 29 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 18 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 27 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 13 | — | — |
| Physics | 5 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 15 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 17 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 15 | — | — |
| Sociology | 23 | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 25 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 33 | — | — |
Certificate programs (8)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 51 | $56,561 | $10,875 |
Master's degree programs (32)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 39 | $105,534 | $22,560 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 30 | $105,343 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 15 | $89,457 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 48 | $79,328 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 284 | $78,022 | $28,932 |
| Public Administration | 72 | $76,068 | $41,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 119 | $66,794 | $35,555 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 90 | $59,161 | $23,157 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 13 | $57,588 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 105 | $57,432 | $29,750 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 70 | $56,959 | $30,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 48 | $56,182 | $43,093 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 29 | $55,986 | $40,253 |
| Social Work | 100 | $55,880 | $28,404 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 116 | $47,466 | $20,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 180 | $44,812 | $44,082 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8 | — | — |
| Agriculture | 14 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 31 | — | — |
| Biology | 16 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 29 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Education | 4 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 7 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 20 | — | — |
| History | 3 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 26 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 14 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 7 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 57 | $89,073 | $53,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Downtown | Houston | $9,828 | 90% | $57,404 |
| East Texas A&M University | Commerce | $13,974 | 92% | $52,631 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville | $14,788 | 90% | $56,877 |
| Prairie View A & M University | Prairie View | $13,638 | 79% | $49,183 |
| Texas Woman's University | Denton | $11,060 | 96% | $59,216 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches | $15,928 | 94% | $54,376 |
| Lamar University | Beaumont | $7,984 | 86% | $53,857 |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi | $13,843 | 89% | $55,480 |
About Tarleton
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Stephenville, TX |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 12,673 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | tarleton.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Tarleton's acceptance rate?
Tarleton State University admits 90% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,075 on the SAT.
How much does Tarleton cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $24,352 a year (tuition and fees: $8,302 in-state, $18,019 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $20,525 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,034.
How much do Tarleton graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $56,673 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 48th of 93 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is industrial production technologies/technicians ($78,018 a year after graduation).
What is Tarleton's graduation rate?
49% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.