Tarleton State University Viewbook 2022

ex a ns T WE ARE TARLETON

TEXANS BLEED

PURPLE.

From

your first moment on campus to the moment you walk across the stage — you will bleed purple

excellence

TEXANS ACHIEVE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

• Our 800-acre Agriculture Center includes 12 unique facilities to learn outside the classroom • We offer one of the largest agriculture education and animal science programs in the country • We are the only university in Texas with an operational teaching and research dairy farm • We rank second in Texas for the number of students majoring in an agriculture degree • We have a formal partnership with Texas A&M for students looking to pursue their Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) • Have the opportunity to study wildlife in southern Africa and the Iberian Peninsula or agribusiness in Peru and the Czech Republic through our study abroad program

Professors really engage with the students in classrooms and labs, which makes it easier to learn the material. I truly believe my time in the college will prepare me to teach students of my own. I have gained a passion for all aspects of agriculture. I absolutely would recommend the college to anyone.

- Katie Wyatt, Agricultural Services and Development with Teacher Certification, Class of 2023

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS • Our Accounting program holds one of the highest CPA pass rates in Texas • Enjoy the chance to study abroad in Italy, Ireland, Peru, Latvia, Cuba, or Australia • Graduate with your Bachelor’s and Master’s in 5 years through our accelerated MBA program • Get involved with hands-on opportunities like the Tartan Project, Entrepreneurs of Erath business plan competition, and Executive in Residence

The College of Business has done an amazing job preparing me for life after graduation.

Our professors are wonderful and really care about you and where you go and how you do in life. They want you to move on to bigger and better things.

- Laura Dobson, Marketing, Class of 2021

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION • We have produced more than 1,200 educators over the past five years through our elementary and secondary teacher education programs • Our psychology and elementary teacher education programs are two of the most popular programs of study on campus • In the past five years, our Department of Psychological Sciences has received nearly $2 MILLION in research funding Tarleton gave me the resources, skills and, most of all, the heart that I needed to achieve. Everything I learned while at Tarleton, I have put to use every day with my students. And it’s working. A student came up to me and said, ‘Ms. Badillo, I know you’ve only been here three weeks, but you’re so good that it feels like you’ve been here forever.’ When she said that, I knew I had Tarleton to thank. It has made an enormous impact on my life, and I will be forever grateful.

• Our one-of-a-kind teacher preparation and certification model gets students in the field in their very first semester

Engineering at Tarleton has provided opportunities for me to learn and grow in multiple facets, not just in the classroom. The faculty and staff within the Mayfield College of Engineering are always extremely supportive and ready to assist in any manner possible. The new facilities here ensure I can access the necessary resources to succeed.

Engineering at Tarleton has taught me the importance of teamwork, discipline, and how to solve problems to help others effectively.

- Danielle Badillo, Tarleton graduate and fifth-grade teacher, Class of 2018

MAYFIELD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

- Jayce K. Thedford, Double Major in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Class of 2024

• 98,000 square foot state-of-the-art engineering building with 16 teaching labs for hands-on learning and research • Our engineering technology and construction science and management students are hands-on starting the first day of their program • Practice taking a design from concept to product with the use of 3D printers in the prototyping lab • Receive support in your coursework with free tutoring in the engineering clinic

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES • Our School of Nursing provides hands-on learning with a fully functioning ICU and mock hospital, and high-fidelity mannequins • Nursing school graduates have an average NCLEX pass rate of 89% on their first attempt at taking the exam

The bonds and friendships I have gained through this program will never be broken. We have become one big Texan family. We also can thank the amazing teachers who have believed in us since day one.

- Paige Olsen, LVN to BSN graduate, May 2020

• Our School of Kinesiology houses state-of-the-art labs and equipment for student learning, including 3D cadavers, MRI tables, the Laboratory for Wellness and Motor Behavior, the Kinetic Performance Laboratory, and athletic training facilities • Students in the School of Kinesiology earn 300 hours of real work experience before graduating

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS • Our School of Criminology offers a certificate in Crime Analysis and teaches skills for utilizing industry-standard software to perform crime analysis and mapping • Our music business students receive hands-on experience in the music technology lab, multi-track recording studio, and entrepreneurial degree track • Our Fine Arts Department hosts weekly student productions, including recitals, theater productions, comedy nights, art exhibitions, and poetry readings • Our Media Convergence Lab produces studentrun live cable and online broadcasts and is home to the Texan News Service student-run newspaper • Enhance your photography skills by joining the study abroad trip to Iceland

My favorite part about the college is the student-to-professor ratio. This has allowed me to gain a closer relationship with my professors. Whether I need extra help on an assignment or advice on career plans, the faculty make themselves available. The coursework is relevant and up-to-date.

Several of my courses require event volunteer hours, and this hands-on experience gives me an advantage when seeking employment after graduation. I am confident that my education from Tarleton will prepare me for many career opportunities.

- Bridget Browning, Communications Major with a concentration in Public Relations and Event Management (Minor in Technical Writing and English), Class of 2021

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS • Our Timberlake Biological Field Station is a 790-acre ranch located on the Colorado River used for undergraduate environmental research • More than $60,000 in grants are available for our students to carry out research projects • Our Astronomy Education Research program allows students to use a state-of-the-art 32” telescope to conduct research at our Tarleton observatory • Provide academic support to other students with an oncampus job in the math or science clinic

The faculty in the College of Science and Technology have been amazing mentors.

We have had many conversations about what I want to do with my life, and they offered great advice on how to achieve my goals. The connections I have made with faculty, staff and fellow students will impact me for the rest of my days.

I know that I am equipped for success. I am extremely grateful that Tarleton’s gates are always open because it will forever be my home.

- Tiffany Lee, Biomedical Sciences Major, pre-medical track, Class of 2020

MAJORS

BS Agribusiness Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Dairy Business Management, Personal/Small Business Financial Planning BS Agricultural Communication BS Agricultural Services and Development Agri-Industries and Agencies, Interdisciplinary Agriculture, Agricultural Science with Teacher, Certification BS Animal Science Business, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production, Meat and Food Science, Range and Ranch Management Science BS in Horticultural and Plant Sciences Sustainable Agriculture and Agroecology, Horticultural Science, Horticultural Management, Horticultural Business BS Wildlife, Sustainability, and Ecosystem Sciences Entomology, Fisheries Ecology and Management, Horticultural Science, Natural Resource Ecology, Natural Resource Policy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Soil Science, Wildlife Ecology and Management, Zoo Animal and Confined Wildlife Biology and Management BBA Accounting BS Economics BBA Finance Corporate Finance, Financial Planning BS Applied Science Business Administration, Psychological Sciences BAAS Business BBA General Business BBA Human Resources Management BBA International Business BBA Management BBA Marketing BBA Management Information Systems Accelerated MIS/MS, Information System BS Computer Information Systems Accelerated CIS/MS, Information System BAAS Information Technology Accelerated IT/MS, Information Technology BS Elementary Teacher Education All Level Special Education EC-6 General w/ESL, 4-8 Core Subjects with ESL Supplemental, EC-6 Core Subjects w/Bilingual Supplemental, EC-6 Core Subjects w/ESL Supplemental, EC-3 with ESL, 4-8 English, Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies w/ESL, 4-8 Math with ESL Supplemental, 4-8 English, Language Arts & Reading with ESL, 4-8 Math and Science, 4-8 Science with ESL Supplemental, 4-8 Social Studies with ESL, BS Secondary Teacher Education, 7-12 Math, 7-12 History, 7-12 Social Studies, 7-12 English Language Arts, 7-12 Science Composite, 7-12 Life Science BAAS Child Development and Family Studies Child Life Education, Early Childhood Education, Family Life Education BS Psychology General Psychology, Pre-Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology BS Sociology Pre-Ministry, Social Justice BS Kinesiology

Athletic Training, Exercise and Allied Health Professions, Fitness, Athletic, and Strength Training, Coaching, Athletic Administration, and Recreation, Exercise and Sport Studies, Physical Education Teacher Education BAAS Kinesiology BS Sport Management AAS Histotechnology AAS Medical Laboratory Technology BAT Health Professions Technology BS Medical Laboratory Science BS Nutrition Science Dietetics, Food and Nutrition BS Public Health Public Health Educator, Public Health Pre-Graduate, Nutrition Science BSN Nursing Traditional Pathway, LVN to BSN, RN to BSN BS Communication Science and Disorders BS Social Work Child Welfare BS General Studies BA Communications Journalism and Broadcasting, Public Relations and Event Management, Public Relations and Social Engagement, Professional and Relational Communications BS Communications Journalism and Broadcasting, Public Relations and Event Management, Public Relations and Social Engagement, Professional and Relational Communications, Sports Communication, Travel, Event, and Activity Management BS Criminal Justice BAAS Criminal Justice Administration BA English Technical Writing, Teacher Certification Pathway BS Spanish Teacher Certification Pathway BFA Art Studio Art, Teacher Certification Pathway BS Digital Media Studies Game Design, Media Production BA Music Music Business, Jazz Studies, Musical Theatre BM Music Accelerated Instrumental Emphasis, Accelerated Vocal Emphasis, Instrumental Emphasis, Vocal Emphasis BM Performance Instrumental Emphasis, Piano Emphasis, Vocal Emphasis BFA Theatre Musical Theatre, Theatre Education, Theatre Generalist BAAS Public Administration BS Public Administration BA International Studies BA Legal Studies Paralegal Studies, Pre-Law BS Legal Studies Paralegal Studies, Pre-Law BS Political Science Accelerated Track, Self-Designed Track BA Political Science Accelerated Track, Self-Designed Track BS Geography and Geographic Information Systems BAAS Geographic Information Systems

BA History Secondary Certification, Social Studies Composite BS Biology Aquatic Ecology, Botany, General Biology, General Environmental, General Wildlife, Molecular, Terrestrial Ecology, Zoology BS Biomedical Science Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy, PrePhysical Therapy, Pre-Veterinary BS Biotechnology Bioinformatics, Molecular Biotechnology, Plant & Animal Biotechnology BS Chemistry Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Interdisciplinary, Professional Chemistry, Pre-Health BS Environmental Science Environmental Policy, Geospatial Information Science, Science BS Geoscience Accelerated Bachelor-to-Master track, Earth Science w/o certification, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Petroleum Geology BS Physics BS Computer Science Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Game Development, General Computer Science, Software Engineering BS Cybersecurity BS Civil Engineering BS Electrical Engineering BS Environmental Engineering BS Mechanical Engineering BS Construction Science & Management BS Industrial Technology Teacher Certification Pathway, Manufacturing Engineering Technology BAAS Manufacturing and Industrial Management Industrial Management, Safety BAS Construction Science & Management BAS Manufacturing Engineering Technology BAS Mechanical Engineering Technology BS Mechanical Engineering Technology BA Mathematics Biomathematics, Data Analysis, Environmental Mathematics, Financial Analysis, General Mathematics, Mathematics for Teaching, PreActuarial, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental, Technical Writing BS Statistics

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS Specialized advisement is available for students interested in: Pre-Actuarial, Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Clinical Psychology, Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, Pre-Ministry, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Veterinary Medicine.

Advisors can provide guidance on compatible undergraduate majors and can help students pursue their goals.

*Majors current as of Fall 2022 | Find your area of interest: choose.tarleton.edu/majors

ENHANCE YOUR TEXAN

experience

STUDY ABROAD Tarleton’s Study Abroad Program has allowed students the opportunity to: • Travel to 26 countries and 6 continents • Study over 27 different programs • Awarded more than $240,000 in study abroad scholarships

HONORS COLLEGE • Class size limited to 25 • Early course registration each semester • Study Abroad opportunities in Urbino, Italy • 50 Presidential Honors Scholars are awarded a $7,000 scholarship, renewable for four years • Exclusive access to live in Honors Hall

ROTC • The Texan Battalion is a Senior Reserve Officers Training Corps • (ROTC) program that focuses on students’ academic success and leadership development • Tarleton offers three ROTC programs: o Army ROTC

TEXAN CORPS OF CADETS • Instill the values for service to our nation • One of only two Corps of Cadet programs in the Western United States

o Air Force ROTC

• Members of the Corps gain the knowledge to succeed in careers such as business, government and the military

o Marine Corps PLC

• Students of any major can participate in the Corps

TEXANS CALL CAMPUS

home

FIRST TIME STUDENTS RESIDENTIAL HALL OPTIONS choose.tarleton.edu/housing-guide

Centennial | Heritage | Honors | Hunewell/Annex | Legacy | Legends

You will be in the middle of the action with easy access to class, dining, and recreation from any of our residential hall communities.

We have accessible and modern facilities that provide kitchen areas, laundry, and resources you will need to make you feel right at home.

#1

14

SAFEST CAMPUS IN TEXAS YourLocalSecurity study, 2019

UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCES

24/7

CAMPUS PATROL, SAFETY ESCORTS, AND MOTOR ASSIST

ACADEMIC & WELLNESS RESOURCES Free Tutoring Writing and Speaking Centers Math, Science, Accounting and Engineering Clinics Disability Resources Texan Smart Financial Wellness Center Tarleton Food Pantry First Generation Initiatives Career Services Student Health Center Student Counseling Services

CLUB SPORTS Men’s Lacrosse Women’s Lacrosse Rugby Men’s Volleyball Women’s Volleyball Shotgun Sports Bass Fishing Powerlifting Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Tennis Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) ESports Rock Climbing Ultimate Frisbee Olympic Weightlifting Golf

INTRAMURAL SPORTS Flag Football Volleyball Softball Soccer Basketball Sand Volleyball

thrive

TEXANS

CAMPUS RECREATION CENTER Indoor/Outdoor Aquatics Weight Room Basketball Courts Racquetball Climbing Wall Group Fitness Classes

game day

TEXANS LOVE

MEN’S TEAMS • • • • • •

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Track and Field (indoor and outdoor)

WOMEN’S TEAMS • • • •

Basketball Cross Country Golf Track and Field (indoor and outdoor) • Soccer • Softball • Tennis • Volleyball

On Ye Tarleton, On Ye Tarleton, Break right through that line Ever forward, Ever onward We’ll get there or die.

On Ye Tarleton, On Ye Tarleton Fight for Victory; Fight, Texans, Fight! Fight! Fight!

And win this game.

TARLETON FIGHT SONG

traditions

TEXAN RUN DEEP Traditions are a big part of what makes Tarleton special.

HOMECOMING PARADE

YELL CONTEST

L.V. RISINGER BONFIRE One of the biggest in Texas!

RING CEREMONY

LAUNCHING OF THE DUCKS

SILVER BUGLE HUNT THE PURPLE POO Texas's Oldest Spirit Organization

It's hard to explain.

There's nothing like it!

TEXANS

get involved

150+

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

8 Sorority Chapters 9 Fraternity Chapters 17 Faith Based

Student Organizations

11 Cultural Based Student Organizations 58 Service Organizations and more

DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT DFW International 94 miles

Dallas Love Field 105 miles

Austin-Bergstrom International 160 miles

Abilene Regional 95 miles

DISTANCE TO METRO AREAS Fort Worth 78 miles | 1.5 hours

Waco 89 miles | 1.5 hours

Dallas 110 miles | 2 hours

Austin 154 miles | 3 hours

San Antonio 207 miles | 3.75 hours

Houston 274 miles | 4.75 hours

Odessa 268 miles | 4.75 hours

Lubbock 261 miles | 5 hours

Brownsville 483 miles | 7.5 hours

El Paso 550 miles | 8 hours

POPULATION

20,897

STEPHENVILLE

Our Texan Community

VOTED ONE OF TOP 100 BEST SMALL TOWNS

MOO-LA FEST

FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER

BECOMING A TEXAN IS WITHIN

reach

AFFORDABILITY $150

million+ in aid given annually

85%

of full time students receive financial aid and scholarships

$8

million+ awarded in scholarships

$21,896

annual cost of attendance

$13,500 average financial assistance package

PRESIDENT’S GUARANTEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

guarantees a minimum scholarship amount up to $5,000 for students graduating in the top 50% of their class.

TOP 25%

TOP 50%

SAT OR ACT

TOP 10%

(Not top 10%)

(Not top 25%)

1300+ OR 28+

$4,000

$2,000

$500

1100+ OR 22+

$3,000

$1,500

$500

SUBMITTED SCORES

$2,000

$1,000

$500

NO SCORES SUBMITTED

$2,000

$1,000

$500

TARLETON PROMISE PROGRAM

pays for tuition, required fees (including parking), room and board, and provides a semesterly allowance for textbooks for students that qualify.

ADMISSIONS APPLICATION PRIORITY DATES SPRING December 1 SUMMER May 31 FALL August 1

THREE WAYS TO APPLY

ApplyTexas | Common App | Tarleton App

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS choose.tarleton.edu/admissions

CONNECT WITH YOUR ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR choose.tarleton.edu/admission-counselor

BECOMING A TEXAN BECOMING

AFTER YOU APPLY Send Transcripts

$

Apply for Financial Aid

$

Apply for Scholarships

Complete TSI Assessment

Texan

A

AFTER YOU’RE ADMITTED Apply for Housing Submit Bacterial Meningitis Record Attend Texan Orientation

Experience Duck Camp Attend Transition Week

VISIT CAMPUS DAILY CAMPUS TOURS ACADEMIC DISCOVERY DAYS JUNIOR PREVIEW DAY SENIOR HALL CRAWL

WELCOME HOME

Our Gates are

CONNECT WITH US @tarletonbound TARLETON MOBILE APP

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DIVISION I

AT H L E T I C S

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE

DEGREE PROGRAMS

173

%

OF STUDENTS A RE F I R S T- G E N E R AT I O N

AC R E C AMPUS

FALL 2021 ENROLLMENT

STEPHENVILLE

FORT WORTH MIDLOTHIAN

WACO

RELLIS-BRYAN

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

%

OF ALL FULL-TIME FIRST-TIME STUDENTS RECEIVE SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE