Tarleton State University Acceptance Rate
Stephenville, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,746
- Admitted
- 8,239
- Yield
- 32.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Tarleton State University's acceptance rate has risen from 52.5% in 2014–15 to 94.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 9,591 to 8,746 (-9%) over that period.
Its 94.2% rate makes Tarleton State University more selective than about 12% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 11%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (95.6% for women vs 91.7% for men, a 3.9-point gap). Tarleton State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 32.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,591 | 5,039 | 52.5% | 2,071 |
| 2015–16 | 9,300 | 4,619 | 49.7% | 1,961 |
| 2016–17 | 9,583 | 4,829 | 50.4% | 2,168 |
| 2017–18 | 10,681 | 5,381 | 50.4% | 1,899 |
| 2018–19 | 10,428 | 5,743 | 55.1% | 2,161 |
| 2019–20 | 10,112 | 5,639 | 55.8% | 2,073 |
| 2020–21 | 10,169 | 5,873 | 57.8% | 2,274 |
| 2021–22 | 10,657 | 6,054 | 56.8% | 2,150 |
| 2022–23 | 5,788 | 5,039 | 87.1% | 2,448 |
| 2023–24 | 8,746 | 8,239 | 94.2% | 2,702 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,589 | 5,345 | 95.6% |
| Men | 3,157 | 2,894 | 91.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–580 | 48% |
| SAT Math | 470–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–24 | 18% |
How Tarleton State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Tarleton State University's acceptance rate?
Tarleton State University's acceptance rate is 94.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,239 admitted of 8,746 applicants).
Is Tarleton State University test optional?
Tarleton State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Tarleton State University?
Tarleton State University received 8,746 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,239.
What SAT score do you need for Tarleton State University?
Admitted students at Tarleton State University typically scored 490–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Tarleton State University getting harder to get into?
Tarleton State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 52.5% in 2014–15 to 94.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.tarleton.edu/.