Tarleton State University: Review & Facts

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Tarleton State University is a medium four-year, public school with 14,095 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1899 and is the only school located in Stephenville, Texas.

Academic Offerings

At Tarleton State University you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
88
Tarleton State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 88 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Agriculture, General Studies, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Tarleton State University is fair at 70% (close to Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
70%
Fair
The graduation rate at Tarleton State University is low: 48%. Nearly 36% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Tarleton State University is decent, 17:1. Find out more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are slightly high, about $14,300 per academic year. The additional fees at Tarleton State University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $3,500; which comes to a total of $17,800 annually.

Read the details about Tarleton State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
87%
Easy
According to recent data, 5,788 applications were submitted and 5,039 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Tarleton State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,400
Medium
Tarleton State University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Tarleton State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Tarleton State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 4,200 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, around $6,400 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Tarleton State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Tarleton State University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Tarleton State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Tarleton State University
1333 W. Washington
Stephenville, Texas
76401-0000, USA
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