About Tarleton State University
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
13,109
Website
www.tarleton.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. It is said that the more information that a prospective student has about a university, the better it is. The ranking of a university helps a student overcome the confusion of which university/college is right for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student can assess the university chosen by them on various grounds like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it should be noted that Tarleton State University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking of these two publications.
Admissions
Application Deadline
21st Jul
Acceptance Rate
55%
SAT Range
960 - 1140
ACT Range
18 - 23
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accept Common App
None
The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is easy. Tarleton State University has 3 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at TSU, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $50. The SAT score in the range of 950-1140 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to Tarleton State University, must score 20 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 18 are also given admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 1333 W. Washington, Stephenville, Texas 76401-0000, or call (254) 968-9000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$12,352
Average Annual Cost
$4,032
Books And Supplies
$966
Other Fees
$3,260
Room And Board
$10,480
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,057
Total One Year Cost
$21,795
Before applying to TSU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $27,615 per year. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
70%
Part-Time Retention Rate
62%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$1,279
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
347 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
253 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
175 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
175 Graduates
Psychology, General
166 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
148 Graduates
Agriculture, General
115 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
77 Graduates
Animal Sciences
77 Graduates
Biology, General
73 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
70 Graduates
Industrial Production Technologies/...
70 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
60 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
58 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
56 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
54 Graduates
Marketing
54 Graduates
Social Work
49 Graduates
Agricultural Business and Managemen...
42 Graduates
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and...
33 Graduates
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...
29 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
28 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...
25 Graduates
Agricultural Production Operations
21 Graduates
History
16 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
15 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
14 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
14 Graduates
Music
14 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
13 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
13 Graduates
Mathematics
13 Graduates
Political Science and Government
10 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
9 Graduates
Sociology
9 Graduates
Computer Science
8 Graduates
Environmental/Environmental Health...
7 Graduates
Chemistry
6 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
6 Graduates
International Business
6 Graduates
Applied Horticulture and Horticultu...
5 Graduates
Civil Engineering
5 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
5 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
4 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
3 Graduates
Plant Sciences
3 Graduates
Public Health
3 Graduates
International/Global Studies
2 Graduates
Engineering Physics
1 Graduates
Physics
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
11,315
Socio-Economic Diversity
40%
Part-time
26%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$55,170 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
35%
Averege Housing Cost
$5,660/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,500/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$3,500/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Texans/Tex Anns
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Lone Star Conference
Total Male Athletes
212
Total Female Athletes
114
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Lacrosse
Rodeo
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $10,712 per year. The average meal plan at TSU costs around $3,500 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 38% male and 62% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,900/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$42,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$109 - 265
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$8,002
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,887
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,809
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$1,763
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$5,966
$30K - $48K
$4,616
$48K - $75K
$1,888
$75K - $110K
$127
> $110K
$25
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,817,425
The financial aid department of Tarleton State University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,033, whereas the financial aid is $2,387. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $4,181 as well as institutional aid worth $2,387. At TSU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $1,817,425 per year.
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