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$8,302
per year
In-State Tuition
87%
Acceptance Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
Tarleton State University is an educational institution in Stephenville, TX. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Real Estate & Construction
Law & Criminal Justice
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Arts & Communications
Digital Media & Content
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
4
Men’s teams
7
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Tarleton guarantees $500-$4,000 a year to freshmen in the top half of their class, set by class rank and SAT/ACT; apply by Feb 15.
President's Guaranteed Scholarship
Automatic$500–$4,000 per year
Renewable: Satisfactory academic progress; full-time enrollment; up to 4 years
Complete the General Scholarships Application; priority deadline February 15 (later applicants considered as funding allows). Send official SAT/ACT scores from the testing agency.
Guaranteed for freshmen in the top 50% of their class, set by class rank and SAT/ACT: top 10% with a 1300 SAT / 28 ACT $4,000, with 1100 / 22 $3,000, other or no scores $2,000; top 25% with 1300 / 28 $2,000, with 1100 / 22 $1,500, other or no scores $1,000; top 50% $500. You receive one amount. Without a class rank, Tarleton uses other information, mainly high school GPA. Only top 25% students may qualify for an out-of-state tuition waiver.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$15,574
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$53,040
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,606
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | 14 | 66 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Stephenville, Texas
Erath County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
90 career paths
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