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Summary
Tarleton State University is a public institution that was founded in 1899. It has a rural setting and the campus size is 125 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Tarleton State University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $4,319 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $13,709 (2011-12).
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Founded in 1899 as a private, liberal arts college, Tarleton State University joined the Texas A&M University System in 1917. As one of the state's fastest growing institution's, Tarleton's 168-acre main campus includes a new, three-story science facility with the A&M System's first planetarium and observatory, a new student development center, and new student housing for more than 550. Under construction are a new Student Recreational Sports facility, a new Cafeteria, and major renovations to the library and other instructional facilities. Sprinkled with hundreds of red oak, white oak, and live oak trees and immaculate landscaping, the campus is an immediate laboratory for students selecting Landscape Design and Golf Course Management careers. "Anthology," an annual student publication sponsored by the English department, provides a student forum for literary and visual expression. A recent acquisition located just 30 miles away in Granbury, is the Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center which houses both visual and performing arts programs year round, seven days a week. The new $5 million W. K. Gordon Center for Industrial History and Museum, located in the ghost town of Thurber, is the state's newest window on Texas industrial history. Sticking close to its? liberal arts roots, Tarleton recently added two endowed chairs; one in industrial history, and a second chair in contemporary American history. The faculty and administration includes: 3 Fulbright scholars; 1 Oxford Roundtable recipient; and 2 Regents Professors. Over 90 different majors are offered at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels through six academic colleges: Liberal and Fine Arts, Business Administration, Agriculture and Human Sciences, Science and Technology, Education, and Graduate Studies. |
General Information
| School type | public |
| Year founded | 1899 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Tarleton State University, it's important to note the application deadline is May 1, and the early action deadline is December 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Tarleton State University is $25. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 62.8 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 62.8% 4 |
| Application deadline | May 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Tarleton State University is 18:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 67.0 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 18:1 | |
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Student Life
Tarleton State University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
Campus Info & Services
Tarleton State University offers a number of student services including placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Tarleton State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Tarleton State University, 90 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Tarleton State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 90% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| In-state tuition and fees | $4,319 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $13,709 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $7,474 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
