
Stephenville, TX
Open Admissions
Graduation
Tarleton State University is a public four-year institution located in Stephenville, Texas. With an enrollment of approximately 12,263 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 94%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 48%. Graduates earn a median salary of $53,040 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $20,261 per year.
Acceptance Rate
94%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
48%
Enrollment
12,263
Total students
Median Earnings
$53,040
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$7,878
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,958
Per year
Average Net Price
$20,261
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
970–1160
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
19 – 24
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
970
Median
1055
75th
1160
SAT Math
25th
470
Median
515
75th
570
ACT Composite
25th
19
Median
20
75th
24
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$81,044
10-Year Earnings
$530,400
ROI Multiple
6.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students