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Tarleton State University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Stephenville, TX🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Tarleton State University is a public institution in Stephenville, Texas, with an enrollment of about 14,000 students and a high acceptance rate of 89.6%. The school is most known for its business, agriculture, and parks & recreation programs. Its 48% six-year graduation rate and 70% first-year retention rate are below national averages, while graduates earn a median of $53,040 ten years after enrollment.

Acceptance rate
89.6%
Enrollment
14,092
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
48%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
980 – 1160
ACT (composite)
19 – 24
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$15,574
family income
$30–48k
$16,980
family income
$48–75k
$20,396
family income
$75–110k
$23,466
family income
$110k+
$24,076
family income
34% receive Pell grants
40% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Tarleton State University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
18.8%
Agriculture
11.4%
Parks & Recreation
10.0%
Psychology
8.7%
Health Professions
7.6%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$53,040
Earnings (6 yr)
$46,729
Completion
48%
Retention
70%
Median debt
$19,606

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Tarleton State University?

Tarleton State University has an acceptance rate of 89.6%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Tarleton State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 980 and 1160 on the SAT. The ACT range is 19–24.

How much does Tarleton State University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $15,574 per year, rising to $24,076 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.