Tarleton State University
PublicStephenville, TX
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
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $9,840 more per year in tuition and fees (2.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"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
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
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
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.
What is out-of-state tuition at Tarleton State University?
For 2024-25, Tarleton State University's published tuition and required fees were $18,142 for out-of-state students and $8,302 for in-state students -- $9,840 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
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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