Tarleton State University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Stephenville, TX · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 500–590 reading and writing, 480–570 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 19–24 composite
  • Average net price: $15,363 a year (2022–23)
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Tarleton State University GPA requirements

Tarleton State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Tarleton State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Tarleton State University acceptance rate

Tarleton State University admitted 12,273 of 13,705 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Tarleton State University is a public 4-year university in Stephenville, Texas, with 15,254 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Tarleton State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing500540590
SAT Math480530570
ACT Composite192124
ACT English162023
ACT Math172024
47% submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores, as Tarleton State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1075 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Tarleton State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Tarleton State University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Tarleton State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,363 a year at Tarleton State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tarleton State hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Tarleton State University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How many applicants get into Tarleton State?

Tarleton State University's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 12,273 of 13,705 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into Tarleton State?

Tarleton State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Is Tarleton State test optional?

Yes. Tarleton State University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 47% sent SAT scores and 14% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into Tarleton State?

A lot: Tarleton State University requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank and college preparatory program. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do Tarleton State students have?

The middle 50% of Tarleton State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–590 in reading and writing and 480–570 in math; ACT composite 19–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can I get into Tarleton State with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Tarleton State University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Tarleton State?

Yes. Tarleton State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Tarleton State?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,363 a year at Tarleton State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does it matter at Tarleton State if a parent went there?

No. Tarleton State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Tarleton State's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Tarleton State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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