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How strong are the academics at Tarleton State University?

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

19:1
Student to faculty ratio
29
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 19:1. 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
154
10-19
316
20-29
422
30-39
146
40-49
93
50-99
86
100+
47

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:

75%
First-year retention 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
Business/Commerce, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
157.4
172.52
187.64
202.76
217.88
233

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 142
  • Agriculture, General 113
  • AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 113
  • Agriculture, General 113
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 60
  • Agricultural Communication/Journalism 19
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 14
  • Horticultural Science 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 51
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19
  • Biotechnology 0
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 229
  • Business Administration and Management, General 95
  • Accounting 71
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 51
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 35
  • Finance, General 11
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 8
  • Business/Managerial Economics 3
Communication
  • Communication, General 32
  • Communication and Media Studies 32
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 29
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 44
  • Information Technology 28
  • Computer Science 17
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 55
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 29
  • Civil Engineering, General 14
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 13
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 2
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 34
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 33
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 17
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 4
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 20
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Early Childhood and Family Studies 28
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 9
  • Apparel and Textiles, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 7
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 210
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 16
  • Histologic Technician 12
  • Public Health, General 11
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 4
History
  • History, General 18
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 145
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 39
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 6
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 6
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 6
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 5
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 96
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 16
  • Statistics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 170
  • Nutrition Sciences 5
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 75
  • Environmental Science 8
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 233
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 7
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 8
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 8
  • Physics, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 204
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 73
  • Public Administration 3
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 9
  • Sociology, General 4
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 18
  • Digital Arts 11
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 10
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
  • Music Performance, General 5

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