WE ARE TARLETON TEXANS
From your first moment on campus to the moment
you walk across the stage — you will bleed purple and that purple won't fade.
Find a degree that matches your interests. We have more than 120 majors available in 7 academic colleges.
only operational teaching and research dairy farm in the southwest. Our Agriculture Education program is one of the largest in the US and we have a formal partnership with Texas A&M for clear pathways for future veterinarians. The Purple Tractor, a teaching laboratory at Tarleton State University, specializing in retail and merchandise. Gain handson knowledge of manufacturing and marketing agricultural products through this unique retail center. Enrich your experience with a study abroad trip in Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, Peru, or the Czech Republic.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
With AACSB accreditation, our College of Business ranks among the top 5 percent of business colleges worldwide. Fast-track your success in the accelerated MBA program that allows you to earn your Bachelor's and Master's degrees in just five years. Broaden your horizons by studying abroad in Italy, Ireland, Peru, Latvia, Cuba, or Australia. Graduate with real-world experience by getting involved in programs like the Tartan Project, Entrepreneurs of Erath business plan competition, and the Executive in Residence program.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
In the past five years, our College of Education has produced 1,200+ educators through our teacher education programs. Tarleton’s Educator Preparation Program received state recognition for preparing students seeking Bilingual/ English as a second language. Psychology and elementary education are highly sought-after programs with substantial research funding. Our teacher preparation model will allow you hands-on experience from your first semester.
MAYFIELD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Experience hands-on learning and research in our 98,000 square feet engineering building with 16 teaching labs. The Mayfield College of Engineering is nationally recognized and is 1,400 students strong. Engineering technology and construction science students start their practical experience from day one, utilizing 3D printers in the prototyping lab.
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL & FINE ARTS
Discover diverse opportunities in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. Learn crime analysis and mapping at the School of Criminology. Gain hands-on experience in the music technology lab as a music business student. Enjoy weekly productions by the Fine Arts Department. Join the student-run broadcasts at the Media Convergence Lab. Enhance your photography skills on the Iceland study abroad trip. You will have all the tools you need to succeed.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
In the School of Nursing, you'll gain hands-on experience in a fully functioning ICU and mock hospital, using highfidelity mannequins. In the School of Kinesiology, you'll have access to state-of-the-art labs, including 3D cadavers and MRI tables. Plus, you'll earn 300 hours of real work experience before graduating, setting you up for success in the workforce.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS
Experience unique opportunities for hands-on learning and research as a student. Conduct environmental research at the Timberlake Biological Field Station, with its 790-acre ranch on the Colorado River. Access over $60,000 in research grants and explore the cosmos with a state-of-the-art 32" telescope through the Astronomy Education Research program. Support your peers in math or science by working at the on-campus clinic. Internships opportunities for you with Texas Instruments, TCEQ, and others.
STUDENT VLOGS
MAJORS
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
AGRIBUSINESS
Agricultural Economics
Agribusiness Management
Dairy Business Management
Personal/Small Business Financial Plan
AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATION
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
AGRICULTURAL SERVICES & DEVELOPMENT
Agri-Industries and Agencies
Agricultural Science with Teacher Certification
Interdisciplinary Agriculture
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ACCOUNTING
APPLIED SCIENCE
Business Administration
Psychological Sciences
BUSINESS
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Pathway
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Pathway with Cyber Security Certificate
Cyber Security with Certification Information System
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
AND FAMILY STUDIES
Child Life Education
Early Childhood Education
Family Life Education
ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION
All Level Special Education EC-6 General w/ESL
All Level Spec. Ed. w/o ESL
EC-3 with ESL
EC-3 without ESL
EC-6 Core Subjects w/Bilingual Supplemental
EC-6 Core Subjects w/ESL Supplemental
EC-6 Core Subjects w/o ESL Supplemental
ANIMAL SCIENCE
Animal Production
Business
Meat and Food Science
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Range and Ranch Management Science
HORTICULTURAL & PLANT SCIENCES
Horticultural Science
Horticultural Management
Horticultural Business
Sustainable Agriculture & Agroecology
ECONOMICS
FINANCE
Corporate Finance
Financial Planning
GENERAL BUSINESS
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Pathway
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Pathway with Cyber Security Certificate
Cyber Security with Certification Information Technology
PSYCHOLOGY
Educational Psychology
General Psychology
Pre-Clinical Psychology
SECONDARY TEACHER EDUCATION
4-8 Teacher Education Science with ESL
4-8 Teacher Education Science without ESL
4-8 Teacher Education Math with ESL
4-8 Teacher Education Math without ESL
4-8 Teacher Education English, Language Arts, Reading and Social Studies with ESL
4-8 Teacher Education English, Language Arts, Reading and Social Studies without ESL
MAYFIELD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Computer Engineering
Cybersecurity
Game Development
General Computer Science
Software Engineering
CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT
CYBERSECURITY
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
General Without Certification With Teacher Certification
WILDLIFE, SUSTAINABILITY, & 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
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
General Management
Small Business/Entrepreneurship
MARKETING
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Pathway
Cyber Security with Certification
Information System
4-8 Teacher Education Math and Science with ESL
4-8 Teacher Education Math and Science without ESL
7-12 Math
7-12 History
7-12 Social Studies
7-12 English Language Arts
7-12 Science Composite
7-12 Life Science
SOCIOLOGY General
Pre-Ministry Social Justice
MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
MAJOR Concentration KEY
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL & FINE ARTS
ART
Studio Art
With Teacher Certification
COMMUNICATIONS
Journalism and Broadcasting
Professional & Relational Comm
Public Relations & Event Mgmt.
Public Relations & Social Engagement
Sports Communication
Travel, Event and Activity Management
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIES
Game Design
Graphic Design
Media Production
ENGLISH
Creative Writing
Literature
Medical and Health Humanities
Public and Professional Writing
Teacher Certification
GENERAL STUDIES
GEOGRAPHY AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
HISTORY
Secondary Certification
Social Studies Composite
Without Teacher Certification
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
LEGAL STUDIES
Paralegal Studies
Pre-Law
MUSIC
Accelerated Instrumental Emphasis
Accelerated Vocal Emphasis
General Without Music Business
Instrumental Emphasis
Music Business
Vocal Emphasis
PERFORMANCE
Instrumental Emphasis
Jazz Studies
Musical Theatre
Piano Emphasis
Vocal Emphasis
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Accelerated
Self-Designed
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Accelerated
General
SPANISH
Criminal Justice
With Teacher Certification
Without Teacher Certification
THEATRE
Musical Theatre
Theatre Education
Theatre Generalist
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE & DISORDERS
HEALTH PROFESSIONS TECHNOLOGY
HISTOTECHNOLOGY
KINESIOLOGY
Coaching, Athletic Administration, and Recreation
Exercise and Allied Health Professions
Exercise and Sport Studies
Fitness, Athletic, and Strength Training
Physical Education Teacher Education
Undecided Kinesiology (used for PSA students)
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
NURSING
Generic
LVN to BSN Waco
RN to BSN Fort Worth
NUTRITION SCIENCE
Dietetics Track
Food and Nutrition
PRE-NURSING
PUBLIC HEALTH
Nutrition Science
Public Health Educator
Public Health Pre-Graduate
SOCIAL WORK
Child Welfare
General SPORT MANAGEMENT
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS
BIOLOGY
Aquatic Ecology
Botany
General Biology
General Environmental
General Wildlife
Molecular
Terrestrial Ecology
Zoology
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
General without Certification
Pre-Medical & Pre-Dental
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Vet
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Bioinformatics
Molecular Biotechnology
Plant & Animal Biotechnology
CHEMISTRY
Biochemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Forensic Chemistry
Interdisciplinary
PreHealth
Professional Chemistry
PRE PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS
PRE-ACTUARIAL
PRE-CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
PRE-DENTAL
PRE-HEALTH
PRE-LAW
PRE-MEDICAL
PRE-MINISTRY
PRE-PHARMACY
PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY
PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Environmental Policy
Geospatial Information Science
Science
GEOSCIENCE
Accelerated Bachelor-to-Master
Earth Science Without Certification
Environmental Science
Geology
Hydrogeology
Petroleum Geology
MATHEMATICS
Biomathematics
Data Analysis
Environmental Mathematics
Financial Analysis
General Mathematics
Mathematics for Teaching
Pre-Actuarial
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical & Pre-Dental
Technical Writing
PHYSICS
STATISTICS
FIND YOUR AREA OF INTEREST
MAJORS
of Fall 2023
CURRENT
as
HANDS ON LEARNING
Your college experience extends beyond the four walls of a classroom. Make your experience yours.
STUDY ABROAD
From a week in the summer to a semester exchange, enrich your studies through a study abroad experience:
• Study abroad opportunities all around the world and for all majors.
• In 2022-2023 14 Faculty-led trips went to 13 different countries, including a semester in Japan and a semester at sea.
• Earn a scholarship ($240,00+ available) just for your study abroad trip choose.tarleton.edu/studyabroad
HONORS COLLEGE
Intellectually challenge yourself and earn Honors designation on your transcript when you are a Honors College Student.
•Earn a competitive advantage when applying for graduate school or professional programs that look for high achieving candidates
• Gain exclusive access to live in Honors Hall
• Apply to be one of the 50 Presidential Honors Scholarships that earn $7,000/year scholarship
• Enjoy early course registration and small class sizes that you would find at a small liberal arts college choose.tarleton.edu/honors
TEXAN BATTALION ROTC
Join the Texan Battalion, our Senior Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
• Choose between three available programs Army ROTC | Air Force ROTC | Marine Corps PLC
• Earn a ROTC scholarship that covers up to 100% of your tuition
• Train with foreign militaries, teach English, travel to cultural sites, or conduct humanitarian missions through an overseas immersion experience in the Army ROTC
• Study in the Aerospace Studies Program alongside your major ad receive flying time in a Cessna aircraft in the Air Force ROTC
• Take part in a paid internship at Marine Corps Office Candidate School in Quantico, VA in the Marine Corps PLC
• Commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Army, Air Force, or Marines upon graduating
choose.tarleton.edu/rotc
Honors Blog
TEXAN CORPS OF CADETS
Join the Texan Corps of Cadets to undergo hands on leadership training and earn a minor in Leadership Studies
• One of only two Corps of Cadet programs in the Western United States
• Choose between leadership only or active duty military tracks
• Minor in Leadership Studies- a program only available to members of the Corps of Cadets
• Earn a scholarship exclusive to Corps of Cadet students that carries no military obligation
choose.tarleton.edu/cadets
HOUSING OPTIONS AND LAYOUTS
ON CAMPUS 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 Transportation Child Care Resources Student Tech Support The Source - Printing & Advertising Services Police and Student Safety Resources Student Resources and Well Being 12 MIN AVERAGE WALKING TIME ACROSS CAMPUS 14 UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCES 24/7 CAMPUS PATROL, SAFETY ESCORTS, AND MOTOR ASSIST 7 RESIDENTIAL HALLS CAMPUS LIVING
Take a short walk from your residence hall to our state of the art recreation facilities where you can have fun and stay active all year long.
CAMPUS RECREATION CENTER
Indoor/Outdoor Aquatics
Weight Room
Basketball Courts
Racquetball
Climbing Wall Group Fitness Classes
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Flag Football
Volleyball
Softball
Soccer Basketball
Sand Volleyball
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
Equestrian team
Fly Fishing
Disc Golf
OUTDOOR PURSUITS
Adventure Trips
Challenge Course
Gear Checkout Center
choose.tarleton.edu/ campusrec
• 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
TARLETON RODEO Cheer on the Texans on a game day. You will have an all access pass to the ultimate fan experience.
FIGHT, TEXANS, FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
TARLETON ATHLETICS
The spirit of Tarleton is felt through rich history and traditions. It is a one of a kind student experience.
THE PURPLE POO Texas' Oldest Spirit Organization TARLETON TRADITIONS
L.V. RISINGER BONFIRE
RING CEREMONY
LAUNCHING OF THE DUCKS
PURPLE PANCAKES
YELL CONTEST
One of the biggest in Texas!
SILVER BUGLE HUNT
HOMECOMING PARADE
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
SORORITY CHAPTER
Living
STOCKHORSE TEAM
TEXAN TRANSITION MENTORS
the center
life.
new friends
find new
to get involved.
on campus will put you in
of campus
Meet
and
ways
FRATERNITY CHAPTER
SERVICE ORGANIZATION
150+
58 Service Organizations 17 Faith Based Student Organizations 11 Cultural Based Student Organizations 9 InterFraternity Chapters 6 InterGreek Council Sorority Chapters 5 Panhellenic Sorority Chapters and more
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
GREEK LIFE BASS FISHING TEAM
ACADEMIC CLUB
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 21,641
VOTED ONE OF TOP 100 BEST SMALL TOWNS
MOO-LA FEST
GOOD EATS
BOSQUE TRAIL
NIGHT GOLF
FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER
COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVALS
MAKING TARLETON AFFORDABLE
PRESIDENT’S GUARANTEED
PROGRAM
TARLETON PROMISE PROGRAM
IF YOU QUALIFY, THE TARLETON PROMISE PROGRAM PAYS FOR:
1
2
3
SAT OR ACT TOP 10% TOP 25% (Not top 10%) TOP 50% (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
SCHOLARSHIP
FIND YOUR NET ESTIMATED
OF
TUITION REQUIRED FEES (including parking) HOUSING MEAL PLAN TEXTBOOK FUND EACH SEMESTER $ 15
92%
COST OF LIVING IN STEPHENVILLE
$ 26,516
COST
COSTS RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT TUITION AND FEES $10,294 $22,407 BOOKS AND SUPPLIES $1,560 $1,560 HOUSING $6,378 $6,378 FOOD $4,468 $4,468 TRANSPORTATION $1,422 $1,422 PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS $2,394 $2,394 TOTAL $26,516 $38,629
YOU CAN RECEIVE A GUARANTEED MINIMUM AMOUNT IN TARLETON SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON THE TABLE BELOW:
COST
ATTENDANCE
MILLION AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS
OF FALL 2022 FIRST TIME STUDENTS RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
RANKS LOWER THAN NATIONAL AVERAGE
ANNUAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $ 13,693 AVERAGE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE
BREAKDOWN
$ 143 MILLION+ IN AID GIVEN ANNUALLY
THREE WAYS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR ASSISTANCE
Submit
FAFSA
the
or TASFA Tarleton School Code003631
Submit the Tarleton
General Scholarship Application
Meet with Veteran Services
tarleton.edu/finaid Program
years.
about Veteran and Dependent Benefits
eligibility is capped at four
admission to Tarleton is guaranteed.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
TERM ENFORCED DEADLINE
SPRING 2024 DECEMBER 1, 2023
SUMMER 2024 JUNE 1, 2024
FALL 2024
HOW TO APPLY
1
2
3
1, 2024
Submit Admission Application
Apply Texas | Tarleton App | Common App
You will only need to submit one application!
Application Fee: $50.00*
Fee Waivers Available for qualifying students
Order Transcripts
Request your school send transcripts electronically or by mail
Submit Test Scores (optional)
ACT/SAT scores are not required for admission but could increase the amount of scholarships you qualify for
SAT code - 6817
ACT code - 4204
choose.tarleton.edu/fticadmissions
AUGUST
Opens SEPT Housing Application Opens DEC FAFSA/TASFA Opens MAR MAR-JUL Attend a Texan Orientation MAY National College Decision Day! JUN JUN-AUG Attend a Duck Camp! AUG Move in to your Residence Hall Attend Transition Week Connect with your Admissions Counselor
CONNECT WITH US DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOLLOW US KEEP UP WITH ALL THINGS Texan @tarletonbound VISIT US CAMPUS PREVIEW EVENTS DAILY TOURS
TARLETON WELCOME CENTER Box T-0570, Stephenville, TX 76402 UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO 23:1 DIVISION I ATHLETICS ACRE CAMPUS OF ALL FULL-TIME FIRST-TIME STUDENTS RECEIVE SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FALL 2022 ENROLLMENT FORT WORTH MIDLOTHIAN WACO BRYAN STEPHENVILLE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS OF STUDENTS ARE FIRST-GENERATION 120+ Texans 50 % 173 150+ 15,000 + 92 % REPRESENT 244 TEXAS COUNTIES, 49 STATES, AND 41 COUNTRIES APLU DESIGNATION EMERGING HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTION CARNEGIER2 CLASSIFICATION High Research Activity
