Applying to TSU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
94.20%	1,060

Tarleton State University's acceptance rate is 94.20% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 8,746 students applied and 8,239 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into TSU.

TSU's acceptance rate places 53rd out of 77 Texas colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,060 and the ACT score is 21 at TSU. TSU's SAT score ranks 35th out of 59 Texas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to TSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Tarleton State University is 94.20% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 32.80%. 3,157 men and 5,589 women applied to TSU and 2,894 men and 5,345 women students were accepted.

Among them, 999 men and 1,703 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at TSU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at TSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	8,746	3,157	5,589	0	0
Admitted	8,239	2,894	5,345	0	0
Enrolled	2,702	999	1,703	0	0
Acceptance Rate	94.20%	91.67%	95.63%	-	-
Yield	32.80%	34.52%	31.86%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Tarleton State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 1,296 students (48% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 486 students (18%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at TSU.

The median SAT score is 1,060 with 530 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25^th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 570 and 25^th percentile is 470 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at TSU. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at Tarleton State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,121, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at TSU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	960	1060	1150
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	490	530	580
SAT Math	470	530	570
ACT Composite	19	21	24
ACT Math	17	20	24
ACT English	17	20	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Tarleton State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 2,702 first-year students enrolled in TSU. The proportion of full-time students is 92.93% and part-time students is 7.07%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 36.97% and women students is 63.03%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at TSU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at TSU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	2,702	999	1,703
Full-time	2,511	927	1,584
Part-time	191	72	119

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at TSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Tarleton State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

TSU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Required
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Tarleton State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to TSU.

Admission Information for Applying to TSU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$50
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	www.tarleton.edu/admissions/
Online Application	tarletonstate.force.com/undergrad/TX_SiteLogin_Undergrad?startURL=%2Fundergrad%2FTargetX_Portal__PB
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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