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Campus & Student Life at Tarleton State University

Home to about 11,893 undergraduates in 2020, Tarleton State University is a large, public university located in Stephenville, Texas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Tarleton State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Tarleton State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Tarleton State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Tarleton State University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Tarleton State University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Tarleton State University Disability Services.

Tarleton State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Tarleton State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Tarleton State University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Tarleton State University

Tarleton State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Tarleton State University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Tarleton State University

Tarleton State University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 11,893 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 8,554 (71.9%). Part-time attendance was 3,339 (28.1%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
8,5543,33911,893

Tarleton State University is Ranked #1,625 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Tarleton State University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Tarleton State University #1625 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Tarleton State University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Tarleton State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Tarleton State University Diversity Guide.

Tarleton State University Competes in the NCAA

Tarleton State University has a total of 303 student athletes, 211 men and 92 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$5,296,100
Total Expenses (all teams)$5,110,714
Net$185,386

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Tarleton State University Athletics

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