Tarleton State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
89.55%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
24.33%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,986
SAT Scores
1,070
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 13,705 students have applied and 12,273 students have allowed to admit to Tarleton State University (Acceptance rate: 89.55%). TSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 24.33 % where 2,986 students have finally enrolled out of 12,273 admitted students.
TSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Sam Houston State University and University of North Texas, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 85.98%).
TSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 19.44%).
How to Apply to Tarleton State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply TSU. TSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at TSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Tarleton State University is 1,070 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Tarleton State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,046). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Tarleton State University | 1,070 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,046 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,075 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Tarleton State University, 1,390 students submitted SAT scores (47% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,070 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 540 | 590 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 530 | 570 |
| Total | 980 | 1,070 | 1,160 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Tarleton State University, 422 students submitted ACT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 21 | 24 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 24 |
TSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Tarleton State University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |