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Tarleton State University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Remote | Town

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

21:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$7,848

Out of state

$17,640
Graduate

In state

$7,467

Out of state

$14,829

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
93%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 53.0% $5,256
State/local grants 47.0% $4,832
Institutional grants 52.0% $3,131
Loans 52.0% $10,188

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$10,328 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,248 per year

Personal Expenses

$3,557 per year

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Psychology, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Counseling Psychology
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
87.06%
  • Apply 5,788
  • Accepted 5,039
  • Attend 2,448

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$50
Graduate
$50

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
470-570
ACT Composite
18-24
SAT Reading
480-580
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
64%
Male Students
36%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian62.58%
  2. Hispanic/Latino22.29%
  3. Black7.53%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities4.29%
  5. Not Specified1.54%
  6. Asian1.16%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.53%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.08%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

16,049

Undergraduate students

13,319

Graduate students

2,730

Full Time Students
67%
Part Time Students
33%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Volleyball
Female sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Tennis
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Football
    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Basketball
    • Baseball
    • Female

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Basketball
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Tennis
    • Golf
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