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Tarleton State University

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Rating

Public

Type

15,191

Students

$14,296

Tuition

56%

Acceptance

#1308

Ranking

Remote Town

Campus Setting

Stephenville, TX

1333 W. Washington, Stephenville, TX 76401-0000

Tarleton State University is a large public college located in Stephenville, TX ranked 60th in Texas. It has a total of 12,758 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting a tad above 55.5% of applicants. Tarleton State University offers 107 different majors and is best known for its Veterinary Technology, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Agriculture programs (nationally ranked 16th, 23rd, and 27th respectively). With an annual tuition of $4,526 for in-state students and $14,296 for those from out-of-state, Tarleton State University is reasonably priced. 44.89% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, working. Open graduating, alumni go on to make roughly $42,500 per year, which is 2% above the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$17,621
Above Average

Tarleton State University

$17,621

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$32,500

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$25,744

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

56%Acceptance
Average

Tarleton State University

56%

National

69%
Sat

950 - 1140

75% of students submit

Admissions Yield

37%

ACT

17 - 23

51% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$50

Students

12,758Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

95%

Part-Time

5%
Male

39%

In-state

83%

Female

61%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

21%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
10% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other9% Business/Commerce, General7% Kinesiology and Exercise Science74% Others

10% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

9% Business/Commerce, General

7% Kinesiology and Exercise Science

74% Others

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

10%

307 Graduates

Business/Commerce, General

9%

269 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

7%

216 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

6%

182 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

6%

170 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

5%

150 Graduates

Psychology, General

5%

148 Graduates

Agriculture, General

4%

137 Graduates

Accounting

3%

107 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors22:122:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

22

Number of Library Books

200,093

Academic Spend per Student

$6,857

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

68%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$35,900/Year

Tarleton State University

$35,900

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$35,900

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$42,500

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

44%