Tarleton State University
tuition & fees
$18,142
graduate tuition & fees
$14,907
acceptance rate
90%
Student Population
17,433
online students
6,403
Number of Programs
117
Financial Aid Amount
$8,224
SAT Scores
1,070
Graduation Rate
48%
Tarleton State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Stephenville, Texas. TSU ranked 380th in National Universities and 45th in Texas Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 17,433 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. TSU's acceptance rate is 89.55% last year (undergraduate school).
Tarleton State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Tarleton State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1333 W. Washington, Stephenville, TX 76401-0000 |
| Phone | 254-968-9000 |
| WEB | www.tarleton.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.tarleton.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | tarletonstate.force.com/undergrad/TX_SiteLogin_Undergrad?startURL=%2Fundergrad%2FTargetX_Portal__PB |
| Financial Aid | www.tarleton.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.shoppingsheet.com/Shopping/Landing/tarleton |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.tarleton.edu/veterans/index.html |
| Athletic | https://www.tarleton.edu/iaea/effectiveness/athletics.html |
| Disability Service | www.tarleton.edu/disability/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Tarleton State University is 89.55% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.33%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89.55 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 24.33 % |
Tuition & Fees
TSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,302 for Texas residents and $18,142 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.02% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($17,958).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,527 for Texas residents and $14,907 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -1.00% compared to the last year's rate.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,302 | $18,142 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $7,527 | $14,907 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 17,433 students have enrolled at TSU (2024-2025). Among them, 6,403 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. TSU has 15,254 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,179 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 17,433 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 15,254 |
| Graduate Students | 2,179 |
| Online Enrollment | 6,403 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
TSU offers 117 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 29 out of the 117 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by TSU
| Number of programs | 117 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 29 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |