About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Teresa Burdick
Coordinator, Welcome Center
Coordinator, Welcome Center
Address
Box T-0610
Stephenville, TX 76402
Stephenville, TX 76402
Phone
254-968-9843
Email
welcomecenter@tarleton.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Barry B. Thompson Student Center
Recreational Sports Facility
Dick Smith Library
Wisdom Gym
Science Bldg with Planetarium
New Residences New Dining Hall
Recreational Sports Facility
Dick Smith Library
Wisdom Gym
Science Bldg with Planetarium
New Residences New Dining Hall
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Erath County Courthouse
The Stephenville Museum
Cowboy Capital Walk of Fame
WK Gordon Center for Industrial History
Granbury (square and Dora Lee Langdon Center)
Dublin (Dr. Pepper Museum)
The Stephenville Museum
Cowboy Capital Walk of Fame
WK Gordon Center for Industrial History
Granbury (square and Dora Lee Langdon Center)
Dublin (Dr. Pepper Museum)
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
8:00 - 5:00
254-968-9843
8:00 - 5:00
254-968-9843
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 11 am; 1 pm; 3 pm Monday thru Friday
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 11 am; 1 pm; 3 pm Monday thru Friday
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Not applicable
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
info@tarleton.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Visiting Center
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
DFW International Airport approximately 100 miles. Bus Service but no passenger train service. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has location in Stephenville.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Highways 281, 377, and 67.
100 miles SW of Dallas/Fort Worth. (67 or 377)
20 miles NW of Hico (281)
32 miles W of Glen Rose (67)
Local Accommodations
Best Western Cross Timbers
Comfort Inn Stephenville
Hampton Inn (new)
La Quinta (new)
Save SchoolAdmissions
Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 7,158
Acceptance Rate: 74%
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 570
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 560
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 23
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Early Action — March 1
Regular — June 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
766
with Terminal Degree
401
Women
365
Men
123
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
26%
Graduate in 5 years
43%
Graduate in 6 years
46%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agricultural and Extension Education Services.
Agricultural Economics.
Agricultural Mechanization, General.
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling.
Agriculture, General.
Agronomy and Crop Science.
Animal Sciences, General.
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production.
Livestock Management.
Ornamental Horticulture.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Zoology/Animal Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Office Management and Supervision.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Reading Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Superintendency and Educational System Administration.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
Quality Control Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician.
Histologic Technician.
Nursing Administration.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Hydrology and Water Resources Science.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Applied Psychology.
Counseling Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Master's
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Millie Hughes-Fulford
Astronaut - Spaceship Challenger
Barry B. Thompson
Chancellor - Texas AandM University System
O. H. Frazier
World Renown Heart Surgeon
Charles Stenholm
U.S. House of Representatives
Hugh Wolfe
Founded Wolfe Nursery chain
Hal Mummy
Head Football Coach - University of Kentucky
Earl Rudder
Chancellor - Texas AandM University System
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
26%
Graduate in 5 years
43%
Graduate in 6 years
46%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
May 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,929
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,874
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,940
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
72%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$25,725
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,220
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
11,288
Foreign Countries Represented
33
Demographics
1.13%
Asian
8.37%
Black
19.55%
Hispanic
65.87%
Caucasian
61% female
39% male
2% are out of state
75% are full time
25% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
25%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
65%
Campus Environment
Village
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Trina Geye
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
120
Number of Honor Societies
13
Number of Social Sororities
9
Number of Religious Organizations
12
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Texans)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Rodeo
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Rodeo
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Texanns)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Rodeo
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Rodeo
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
90
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
