Tarleton State University
Tarleton State University at a Glance
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About Tarleton State University
According to Wikipedia, Tarleton State University is a public research university with its main campus in Stephenville, Texas. It is a founding member of the Texas A&M University System and enrolled over 15,000 students in the fall of 2022. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
Tarleton State University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,746 | 90% | 70% | 49% | 1070 | 21 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Tarleton State University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $8,302 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $16,034 |
| 30K - 48K | $16,045 |
| 48K - 75K | $17,645 |
| 75K - 110K | $22,062 |
| 110K+ | $24,078 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Tarleton State University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Tarleton State University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $56,673 a year, and 90% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Tarleton State University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 17,719 | 15,101 | 2,618 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Tarleton State University?
Tarleton State University is located at 1333 W. Washington, Stephenville, TX 76401-0000.
How Safe is Tarleton State University?
Tarleton State University reported 0.6 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most large partly residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Tarleton State University has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of 0.05%. Stephenville has a violent crime rate of 0.18% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.16%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Tarleton State University Known For?
Tarleton State University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Earth Sciences
- Biology
- History
- Mathematics
- Criminal Justice
- Medical
- Engineering
- Social Work
- Chemistry
- Business
- Communications
- Education
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Nursing
- Sociology
- Literature
- Law
Tarleton State University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Tarleton State University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Tarleton State University ranks #397 in the U.S. and #1664 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
earth-science DegreesTarleton State University ranks #522 in the U.S. and #2242 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesTarleton State University ranks #583 in the U.S. and #1730 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesTarleton State University ranks #673 in the U.S. and #2723 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesTarleton State University ranks #675 in the U.S. and #1259 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesTarleton State University ranks #717 in the U.S. and #2539 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesTarleton State University ranks #766 in the U.S. and #4320 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesTarleton State University ranks #841 in the U.S. and #2046 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesTarleton State University ranks #909 in the U.S. and #3955 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesTarleton State University ranks #936 in the U.S. and #3538 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesTarleton State University ranks #991 in the U.S. and #3752 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesTarleton State University ranks #1045 in the U.S. and #4467 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesTarleton State University ranks #1132 in the U.S. and #4565 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesTarleton State University ranks #1190 in the U.S. and #5122 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesTarleton State University ranks #1256 in the U.S. and #3287 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesTarleton State University ranks #1257 in the U.S. and #5392 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesTarleton State University ranks #1558 in the U.S. and #3924 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesTarleton State University ranks #1650 in the U.S. and #5056 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesTarleton State University ranks #1660 in the U.S. and #5109 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesTarleton State University ranks #1825 in the U.S. and #6022 worldwide for influence in Law.
Who Are Tarleton State University's Most Influential Alumni?
Tarleton State University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Earth Sciences, and History. Here are some of Tarleton State University's most famous alumni:
