About Us

With its main campus in Stephenville, an hour southwest of Fort Worth, Tarleton State University offers the value of a Texas A&M University System degree with its own brand of personal attention, individual opportunities, history, tradition and community.

Tarleton is a vibrant learning community with nearly 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as a doctorate in education, within seven colleges:

• Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
• Business Administration
• Education
• Graduate Studies
• Health Sciences and Human Service
• Liberal and Fine Arts
• Science and Technology

Tarleton has extended the reach of state-supported, affordable education by expanding online undergraduate and graduate programs and classes in Waco, Midlothian, and Fort Worth.

Recent additions to the main Stephenville campus include a state of the art Nursing Building, and a new $25 million living and learning residence hall for 500 students. Tarleton’s research centers include the renowned Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research and the Southwest Regional Dairy Center.

To see how Tarleton State University is working to become the premier student-focused and value driven institution,view our mission statement and goals.

Locations and Centers

Locations

• Stephenville
• Fort Worth
• Midlothian
• Waco
• RELLIS - Bryan
• Global Campus - Online

Centers and Institutes

• Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center
• W.K. Gordon Center for Industrial History of Texas
• Southwest Regional Dairy Center
• Agriculture Center
• Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research
• Texas Social Media Research Institute
• Center for Agribusiness Excellence

Facilities

• Planetarium
• Observatory, Hunewell Ranch
• Timberlake Ranch
• Dick Smith Library
• Recreational Sports Center
• Barry B. Thompson Student Center
• Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center

Academics

Learn more about theacademic life at Tarleton State University.

Accreditations

Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

View the full listing of Tarleton's accreditations.

More About Us

• Tarleton ranks in the top 25% for 6-year graduation rate and in the bottom 25% for tuition and related costs
• Number of NCAA Athletic Teams: 12
• Number of Recreational Sports Teams: 14
• Number of Club Sport Teams: 10
• Students come from 223 Texas counties, 46 states, and 32 foreign countries
• 2018-2019 Operating Budget: $208 million
• Faculty Information
• Our Administration
• Office of the President
• Texan Facts (Reports)

Points of Pride

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

• Third largest agricultural program among non-land grant universities in the nation.
• The Department of Animal Science and Veterinary Technology oversees theTarleton Equine-Assisted Therapy (TREAT) program that is designed to utilize horseback riding as a form of physical, emotional and recreational therapy.

View COAES (College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences)

College of Business Administration

• Job placement rate near 100% for Computer Information Systems graduates.
• The Marketing and Computer Information Systems Department was selected by the Association of Information Technology Professionals as the outstanding four-year program in North America in 1989, 1996 and 2003 making Tarleton the first university to be a three-time award recipient.

View COBA (College of Business Administration)

College of Education

• 98% teacher certification pass rate.
• Tarleton's Laboratory for Wellness and Motor Behavior houses a unique training machine called "The Psycle™" for individuals with mobility impairments that require special training.

View COE (College of Education)

College of Liberal and Fine Arts

• Host the largest “Career Day” for criminal justice majors in Texas.
• Student participation opportunities include performing in plays, running radio stations, producing and publishing creative writing publications, showcasing in art exhibits, and performing with professional music ensembles.

View COLFA (College of Liberal and Fine Arts)

College of Science and Technology

• Tarleton's Observatory located at Hunewell Ranch is the largest undergraduate observatory in the nation.
• Offers the only bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering in Texas.

View COST (College of Science and Technology)

Contact Us

Like to know more about a specific area of Tarleton or how to apply? Send your questions to us through ouronline contact form.

Take a Tour

Schedule a personal tour of our Stephenville campus! Or take a tour online.