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Tarleton State University is a public, coeducational, state university located in Stephenville, Texas. It was originally founded in 1899 as the John Tarleton Agricultural College and became a member of The Texas A&M University System in 1917. Tarleton State University became a four-year degree institution with the first class graduating in 1963. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
Tarleton State University’s athletics compete at the NCAA Division II level in the Lone Star Conference. Their men’s and women’s sports teams are known as the Texans and the TexAnns respectively.
Tarleton State University is in a self-contained town, in Stephenville, TX. 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 agricultural science and management and animal science and care.
Tarleton State University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 430 to 530 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 2007-2008, had 9,460 students (8,151 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at Tarleton State University belong to the Lone Star Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Tarleton State University exists to provide an academically challenging educational experience through effective teaching, scholarship, research, and service enabling 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 76401-0000
General Phone: (254) 968-9000
http://www.tarleton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 546 | business management, MIS, business, marketing, human resources, accounting, finance, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 362 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, sociology, Spanish language, economics |
| Education and Teaching | 256 | educational administration, teacher ed, school counseling, physical education teaching, agricultural teaching |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 156 | health and physical education |
| Therapy and Counseling | 104 | psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 101 | agricultural supply, agricultural economics, agriculture, agricultural operations, agricultural mechanization |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 89 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family and Social Work | 87 | family and consumer science, social work |
| Animal Science and Care | 76 | animal science, animal husbandry, livestock management |
| Science | 65 | biology, zoology, geology, hydrology and water resources, physics, chemistry |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 60 | registered nursing |
| Media | 51 | communication studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 41 | information science, computer and info science, computer science |
| Mathematics | 26 | mathematics |
| Engineering Technician | 26 | industrial tech, manufacturing tech, engineering technology, quality control tech |
| Transportation | 23 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations, aviation tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 21 | wildlife management, environmental science |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 20 | ornamental horticulture, agronomy |
| Medical Support and Technology | 17 | clinical lab tech, histologic tech, medical lab tech |
| Office and Administration | 13 | office management |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering physics, environmental engineering |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Tarleton State University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,706 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 437 | 20 |
| Doctor's degree | 12 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Tarleton State University had a total enrollment of 9,460 students (8,151 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
Tarleton State University offers campus housing for 1,690 of its 8,151 (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 | 3,545 | 1,929 | 54% | 1,216 | 63% |
| Men | 1,594 | 850 | 53% | 519 | 61% |
| Women | 1,949 | 1,079 | 55% | 697 | 65% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
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 | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,613 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,357 |
| Room and board | $ 6,152 |
| Room charge | $ 3,122 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
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.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 94 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 53 | 42 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 50 | 76 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $100,501 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $92,493 | 12 | $94,870 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 15 | $76,156 | 16 | $65,003 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $70,936 | 12 | $63,793 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 42 | $86,058 | 44 | $74,709 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $80,577 | 14 | $73,510 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $64,665 | 21 | $61,640 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 53 | $53,627 | 50 | $49,649 |
| Instructor | academic year | 18 | $48,607 | 29 | $38,176 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $35,999 | 4 | $32,012 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 155 | $60,687 | 118 | $51,197 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Baseball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 138 | 76 | 214 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Baseball | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Track | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| Basketball | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 46 | 46 |
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
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Quality Control 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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Histologic Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
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
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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