Home
Colleges
Tarleton State University
Admissions

Tarleton State University
Admissions

Interested in attending Tarleton State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Tarleton State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

60
%
Acceptance rate
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Tarleton State University?

60%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Tarleton State accepted 60% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 11,862 people applied and 7,191 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
4709 / 7494 (63%)
Men
2482 / 4368 (57%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Tarleton State University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

30%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 30% ended up enrolling at Tarleton State University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Tarleton State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Tarleton State considers:

Very Important

  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Academic GPA

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Tarleton State University?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

13% of freshmen who attended Tarleton State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 26% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Tarleton State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

48%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

18%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
480
75th Percentile
570
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
970
75th Percentile
1150

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Tarleton State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
Mistakes were made
(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ® relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2025 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service