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Tarleton State University

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Stephenville, TX

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Tarleton State University is a public large school in Stephenville, TX, enrolling about 12,673 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 90% of applicants get in. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $102,423/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate90%
SAT range980–1160
ACT range19–24
Undergrads12,673
Yield (admits who enroll)49%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$24,100
4-year grad rate50%
Median earnings, 10yr out$53,040

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans40%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out55%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agricultural Business and Management$54,993/yr
Animal Sciences$43,185/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Zoology/Animal Biology$54,030/yr
Biology, General$47,795/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$68,031/yr
Business/Commerce, General$66,572/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$63,969/yr
Marketing$57,478/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$54,613/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$50,385/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$102,423/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$76,980/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$87,678/yr
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$77,044/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$45,834/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$89,677/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$81,042/yr
History
History$50,385/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$53,821/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$44,106/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$53,503/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy$51,226/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$52,999/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$47,699/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$50,275/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$59,542/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$56,671/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$43,665/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity4,103
Typical room charge$6,378
Typical board charge$3,950

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Tarleton State University's acceptance rate?

Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX admits approximately 90% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Tarleton State University?

Admitted students at Tarleton State University typically score between 980–1160 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Tarleton State University?

Admitted students at Tarleton State University typically score between 19–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Tarleton State University cost?

Tarleton State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,100 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Tarleton State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Tarleton State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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