Tarleton State University
Tarleton State University is one of the forty-three public 4-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in Stephenville town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 13,019 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,899 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,272 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 67%). Every year 46% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Tarleton's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,008, and fees were $3,359. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $13,752 and $3,359 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students13,019 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 22 | 153 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 2 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 134 miles radius of Tarleton State University
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The University of Texas at Arlington
73 miles away |
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Concorde Career Institute
75 miles away |
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Mclennan Community College
75 miles away |
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Navarro College at Waxahachie
81 miles away |
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Platt College - Dallas
91 miles away |
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Temple College at Temple
94 miles away |
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Texas Woman's University
94 miles away |
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Navarro College at Corsicana
101 miles away |
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Midwestern State University
116 miles away |
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Academy of Health Care Professions
134 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1926 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 11/20/1997 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
Admission
50%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 950 to 1130 |
| ACT | 18 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $45 |
| Graduates | $45 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $167/credit | |
| In State Students | $167/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $573/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $209/credit | |
| In State Students | $209/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $623/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,515 | $7,515 | $25,785 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,690 | $11,690 | $40,110 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,875 | $20,875 | $71,625 |
| FNP | 50 | $10,450 | $10,450 | $31,150 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 87% of Tarleton State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 40% | $4,491 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $285 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 44% | $4,856 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $1,808 |
| Federal Student Loans | 63% | $7,525 |
| Private Loans | 10% | $11,034 |
$12,831
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$14,634 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$15,852 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$18,431 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,940 |
| Over $110,000$20,078 |
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Student Population
11,288
Undergrads
1,731
Graduates
7,986
Women
5,033
Men
67%
Full-time
33%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
66% |
|
Hispanic |
19% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
