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How strong are the academics at Tarleton State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

24:1
Student to faculty ratio
27
Average class size

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Tarleton State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 24:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
219
10-19
403
20-29
408
30-39
186
40-49
98
50-99
81
100+
38

Honors Programs

Tarleton State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Tarleton State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Tarleton State University:

72%
First-year retention rate
48%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Tarleton State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Psychology, General
Business/Commerce, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
134.6
160.28
185.96
211.64
237.32
263

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 139
  • AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 89
  • Agriculture, General 89
  • Agriculture, General 89
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 68
  • Agricultural Communication/Journalism 32
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 11
  • Horticultural Science 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 57
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 29
  • Biotechnology 0
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 202
  • Business Administration and Management, General 123
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 87
  • Accounting 80
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 41
  • Finance, General 18
  • Business/Managerial Economics 4
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2
  • Finance, General 1
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 56
  • Communication, General 13
  • Communication and Media Studies 13
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 52
  • Computer Science 23
  • Information Technology 11
  • Computer Science 2
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 99
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 34
  • Civil Engineering, General 11
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 8
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 7
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 50
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 38
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 12
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 8
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 13
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Early Childhood and Family Studies 58
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 0
  • Apparel and Textiles, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 8
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 159
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 14
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 12
  • Public Health, General 9
  • Histologic Technician 5
History
  • History, General 18
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 156
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 35
Legal Professions And Studies
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 20
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 20
  • Legal Studies 20
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 1
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 1
  • Legal Studies 1
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 75
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 6
  • Mathematics, General 1
  • Statistics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 94
  • Nutrition Sciences 8
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 84
  • Environmental Science 10
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 263
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 34
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 8
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 4
  • Physics, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 258
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 75
  • Public Administration 14
Social Sciences
  • Applied/Public Sociology 10
  • Sociology, General 9
  • Political Science and Government, General 6
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography 5
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Digital Arts 22
  • Music, General 18
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 10
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
  • Music Performance, General 4
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