Made to be a Texan
A FOUNDING MEMBER OF
THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
EST. 1899 • STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS
A DEGREE THAT
WORKSAS HARD AS YOU DO
21,000+ students. 137+ programs. A 24-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. Tarleton State delivers the research power of a top-4% institution with the personal attention of a place where you’re a name, not a number.
NO. 5 MOST RECOMMENDED — WSJ
MONEY “BEST COLLEGES IN AMERICA”
NCAA Division I
High Research Activity Doctoral University
Tell Us About Yourself
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I had several options for colleges, but Tarleton State really stood out over the others with a great student-to-faculty ratio and great personal attention. Here at Tarleton State, students know they are a name, not a number.
137+
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees across eleven colleges.
24:1
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY
Small enough that your professors know your name and your goals.
80%
RECEIVE AID
Four in five students get financial aid, scholarships or both.
5
WAYS TO ATTEND
Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Texas A&M-RELLIS, and Online.
WHY CHOOSE TARLETON STATE
BIG ENOUGH TO MATTER.
SMALL ENOUGH TO NOTICE YOU.
Founded in 1899 and a founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State has spent 126 years doing one thing: turning ambition into a career.
Only four percent of U.S. universities are classified by Carnegie for High Research Spending and Doctorate Production. Tarleton State is one of them while maintaining a 24-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio.
- Member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities
- Home to the nation’s fastest university supercomputer
- Ranked No. 18 among the safest large campuses in America
- Named a College of Distinction for affordable tuition and impactful programs
Top 4%
of U.S. universities for research spending & doctorate production
WHAT YOU GET AS A TEXAN
DEGREES BUILT FOR THE LIFE YOU ACTUALLY HAVE
On campus, online, at night, or across four Texas cities, the degree bends to your schedule, not the other way around.
EXPERIENCED FACULTY
Full-time professors and industry practitioners who teach the courses themselves and are measurably invested in your outcome at a 24-to-1 ratio.
DEGREE VARIETY
137+ programs across agriculture, business, education, engineering, health sciences, liberal and fine arts, science and mathematics, and military studies.
FLEXIBILITY
Fully online, hybrid and evening options designed for working professionals, parents and students who can’t put life on hold to earn a degree.
CONNECTION
From century-old traditions to NCAA Division I athletics, the Corps of Cadets and the oldest spirit organization in Texas, belonging isn’t an add-on here.
AFFORDABILITY
Named a College of Distinction for affordable tuition. 80% of students receive aid, and non-residents may qualify for an out-of-state tuition waiver.
SUPPORT RESOURCES
Dedicated advising, student success programs, tutoring, career preparation services and a library system provides you with all the support you need to be successful.
21,000+ STUDENTS • 126 YEARS • 11 COLLEGES • 5 WAYS TO ATTEND
PAYING FOR IT
ONE APPLICATION.
OVER 600 SCHOLARSHIPS.
Submit a single General Scholarship Application and you’re automatically matched with every Tarleton State scholarship you qualify for. No separate forms. No guessing.
80%
of students receive financial aid
$19M+
in university and private scholarships awarded each year
600+
scholarships matched from one application
GUARANTEED
GUARANTEED SCHOLARSHIPS
Tarleton State University will guarantee scholarship levels to students earning a bachelor’s, master’s, or even a second master’s degree.
OUT OF STATE
NON-RESIDENT TUITION WAIVER
Non-resident students who earn at least $1,000 in qualifying competitive scholarship funds may pay in-state tuition rates.
PROGRAMS
PROMISE, 125 GUARANTEE & MORE
The Tarleton Promise Program, the 125 Guarantee, Career Enrichment awards, exam certification reimbursement, and scholarships for veterans and ROTC cadets provide opportunity for all.
PRIORITY DEADLINES
Many scholarships are awarded first-come, first-served. Talk to the financial aid office for early apply dates.
Areas of Study
Many Colleges.
One Purple Thread.
From animal science to neuroscience to the Corps of Cadets to the operating room, you pick the field and Tarleton State has a faculty who’ve worked in it.
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Animal science, agricultural education and communication, wildlife and natural resources.
Business
Accounting, finance and economics; management; marketing, supply chain, data analytics and information systems.
Education
Curriculum and instruction, educational leadership and technology, psychology, counseling and sociology.
Nursing
Student-centered nursing education for both BSN and MSN paths around evidence-based practice.
Kinesiology and Sport Science
Educational opportunities related to movement and health.
Health and Clinical Professions
Become a physician assistant or explore areas in occupational and physical therapy, med lab, nutrition sciences, athletic training, communication disorders, social work and public health.
Liberal & Fine Arts
Communication studies, English, government and legal studies, history and GIS, performing arts, visual arts, criminal justice.
Engineering
Computer science and electrical engineering; mechanical, environmental and civil engineering; engineering technology.
Science & Mathematics
Biological sciences; chemistry, geosciences and physics; mathematics; neuroscience.
Leadership & Military Studies
Military science, ROTC and the Corps of Cadets provide leadership training backed by more than a century of tradition.
General and Applied Studies
A customizable program, especially those with previous college credits or broad interests.
Become a Texan
Your Next Chapter
Starts Here
Tell us who you are. We’ll guide you to a Tarleton State degree.
28,000+
Students
137+
Programs
126
Years
24:1
Student-Faculty