At a glance
Average net price
$20,783
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
48.2%
Admission rate
90%
Undergrad size
12,673
In-state tuition
$8,302
Out-of-state tuition
$18,142
Cost of attendance
$24,100
Median earnings (10y)
$53,040
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,075
- ACT midpoint
- 20
- Retention
- 69.8%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (28%), business (19%), social sciences (19%).
- STEM15%
- Health8%
- Business19%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services28%
- Business18.8%~2,388 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Agriculture11.4%~1,450 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Parks & recreation10.0%~1,271 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology8.7%~1,104 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~963 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~817 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech3.6%~463 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~436 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.3%~423 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~402 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~380 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.9%~368 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~368 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.5%~321 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.3%~295 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering2.0%~257 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~248 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~248 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.0%~128 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal0.7%~86 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.6%~77 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~65 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.4%~56 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.2%~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 458 | $46,240 | $20,896 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 447 | $34,621 | $20,500 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 430 | $40,894 | $24,562 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 393 | $38,379 | $23,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 378 | $62,485 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 376 | $30,842 | $23,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 296 | $59,941 | — |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 263 | $25,130 | $21,638 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 206 | $38,516 | $23,472 |
| Agriculture, General. | Bachelor's | 201 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 166 | $24,704 | $26,875 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 156 | $40,685 | $25,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 152 | $43,341 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 145 | $25,677 | $27,641 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 144 | — | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | Bachelor's | 140 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 137 | $34,165 | $28,836 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 136 | $30,930 | $22,368 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 129 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 126 | $48,678 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 108 | $38,145 | $21,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 100 | $39,879 | $22,303 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 98 | $41,243 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 90 | $58,487 | $25,750 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 84 | $50,645 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 79 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 79 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 74 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 74 | $45,547 | $21,388 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | — |
| Agricultural Public Services. | Master's | 63 | $42,083 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's | 61 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 61 | $55,500 | $23,056 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 54 | $53,322 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 51 | $43,960 | $24,634 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 50 | $46,771 | $21,125 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 48 | — | — |
| Agricultural Public Services. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 44 | $29,088 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Tarleton State University
Tarleton State University is a large institution located in Stephenville, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 12,673 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Agriculture, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Tarleton State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,783 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,302 for in-state students and $18,142 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,100 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 48.2%, a average completion outcome. 69.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,040 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Tarleton State University confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Agriculture, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (28% of credentials), business (19% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Tarleton State University accepts 90% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,075. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 20.
Location & campus
Set in Stephenville, Texas (town), Tarleton State University draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Tarleton State University
Q.How much does Tarleton State University cost?
The average net price at Tarleton State University is $20,783 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,100.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Tarleton State University?
Tarleton State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 48.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Tarleton State University?
Tarleton State University admits 90% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Tarleton State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Tarleton State University graduate earns $53,040 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Tarleton State University?
Published tuition is $8,302 in-state and $18,142 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Tarleton State University located?
Tarleton State University is located in Stephenville, Texas (ZIP 76401).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Tarleton State University at their official website.