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Tarleton State University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Tarleton State University admits about 89.6% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 980–1160 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 18–24 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 89.6%
SAT range 980-1160
Net price $20,525
Graduation rate 49.2%

Tarleton State University At a Glance

LocationStephenville, Texas
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment12,673
Acceptance Rate89.6%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)500-590
SAT Range (Math)480-570
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)980-1160
Average SAT (Combined)1075
ACT Range19-24
Average Net Price$20,525/yr
Tuition (In-State)$8,302/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$18,019/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate49.2%
Full-Time Retention Rate69.9%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$56,673
Median Debt at Completion$18,750

How Tarleton State University Compares

Tarleton State University is more selective than about 23% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 12,673 students, it is larger than about 37% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tarleton State University's acceptance rate?

Tarleton State University's acceptance rate is about 89.6%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Tarleton State University?

Admitted students at Tarleton State University typically report a combined SAT score between 980 and 1160 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Tarleton State University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Tarleton State University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Tarleton State University?

The average net price reported for Tarleton State University is $20,525 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Tarleton State University's official site.