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Tarleton State University is in a self-contained town, in Stephenville, Texas. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Tarleton State University earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, agricultural science and management, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Tarleton State University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 430 to 540 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 440 and 540.
Some professors at Tarleton State University are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 9,141 students (7,410 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at Tarleton State University belong to the Lone Star Conference for major sports.
Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Tarleton State University is to provide an academically challenging educational experience through effective teaching, scholarship, research, and service which enables students to pursue truth and acquire understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for establishing successful careers and becoming responsible citizens and leaders."
More complete details are provided below.
Tarleton State University
1333 W. Washington
Stephenville, TX 76402-0000
http://www.tarleton.edu
Tarleton State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 463 | business management, MIS, marketing, accounting, human resources, business, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 325 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, history, English, political science, sociology, Spanish language, economics |
| Education And Teaching | 223 | educational administration, teacher ed, school counseling, agricultural teaching, physical education teaching |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 119 | agricultural supply, agricultural operations, agriculture, agricultural economics, agricultural mechanization |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 111 | health and physical education, dietitian |
| Therapy And Counseling | 103 | psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 91 | family and consumer science, social work |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 60 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 53 | biology, zoology, geology, hydrology and water resources, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 40 | information science, computer science |
| Mathematics | 32 | mathematics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing |
| Animal Science And Care | 30 | animal science, livestock management, animal husbandry |
| Media | 28 | communication studies |
| Transportation | 27 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 26 | ornamental horticulture, agronomy |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | industrial tech, manufacturing tech |
| Music | 16 | music |
| Office And Administration | 14 | office management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 10 | wildlife management, environmental science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 7 | clinical lab tech |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering physics |
Number of programs and degrees for Tarleton State University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,427 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 414 | 19 |
In 2005, Tarleton State University had a total enrollment of 9,141 students (7,410 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
Tarleton State University offers campus housing for 1,833 of its 7,410 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Stephenville, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,244 | 1,781 | 79% | 1,171 | 66% |
| Men | 1,037 | 814 | 78% | 530 | 65% |
| Women | 1,207 | 967 | 80% | 641 | 66% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 71% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 57% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,438 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,062 |
| Room and board | $ 5,532 |
| Room charge | $ 2,988 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,544 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Tarleton State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 363100)
Tarleton State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $88,102 | 4 | $88,582 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $79,005 | 5 | $74,447 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $64,437 | 5 | $67,124 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 8 | $50,362 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $77,383 | 22 | $66,594 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 35 | $67,669 | 8 | $64,704 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $55,207 | 15 | $53,257 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 46 | $47,061 | 39 | $45,924 |
| Instructor | academic year | 20 | $37,966 | 33 | $38,399 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 139 | $52,955 | 97 | $45,664 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Baseball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 135 | 81 | 216 |
| Football | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Track | 26 | 18 | 44 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 49 | 49 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
Livestock Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tarleton State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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