Tarleton State University offers students interested in agriculture the ideal setting for their academic studies, and the rural environment of the university is also optimal for students who wish to pursue other degrees in a laid-back Texas locale.
Tarleton is the largest non-land grant university primarily focused on agricultural programs in the U.S. Its agricultural programs are acclaimed, not just for the quality graduates they turn out, but also for the many contributions to agriscience and agribusiness university research provides. Tarleton also has a well-regarded teacher education program, and produces many educators for the area.
Tarleton State University offers 64 undergraduate, 21 graduate and two associates programs. The university also offers one doctoral degree. In addition to its agriculture and teaching programs, Tarleton State University offers a variety of programs, including nursing, environmental engineering, interdisciplinary business, communications and more.
The most popular majors at Tarleton State University are business/marketing, interdisciplinary studies, agriculture, parks and recreation and psychology.
The university’s large farm and ranch make it an ideal place to study agriculture in a hands-on, real world setting. Lessons learned in the classroom are applied in the field and the result is better trained farmers and agribusiness professionals, and education that is better in tune with the needs of modern farmers.
The university’s education school has received plaudits for its quality and rigor. The Association of Teacher Education recently recognized the program for excellence. The university keeps strong ties to local schools, providing professional development and other services for K-12 schools in the region.
Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, which accredits institutions in Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas, and also accredits some overseas American schools in Latin and South America. SACS accredits more than 13,000 colleges, universities, high schools and other institutions.
Tarleton State University has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report for having quality undergraduate education and engineering programs. Tarleton also gets high marks from education publications for its affordability.
As mentioned before, Tarleton’s agriculture research programs are well-repsected for the value they bring to the business of farming, Recently, the university’s Center for Agribusiness Excellence, researchers have been working with data to determine how the U.S. Department of Agriculture can better serve farmers with regard to its insurance programs. The program has allowed the program to save more than $300 million by eliminating waste, fraud and abuse. The university’s Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research conduct important research into water quality and its impact on agriculture and agriculture’s impact on water.
Tarleton also uses its agricultural programs in an unique and interesting way for the benefit of the disabled. The university’s Laboratory for Wellness and Motor Behaivor has a training machine known as the Psycle for persons with mobility problems who need physical therapy. The university also has a unique equine program that uses horseback riding to help in physical therapy.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Tarleton State University.
Tarleton State University has a fairly lenient admissions policy. Applications for new students must be received by May 1 for Fall semester admission. About 66 percent of all students who apply to the university are accepted. As of April 2010, all students applying to the university must pay a $25 application fee.
Tarleton State University’s average GPA for new freshmen is above 3.0, and most students have an ACT score of 960 or above. Students applying to the college should submit the standard high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and information about activities and club memberships.
Financial Aid
Students applying to Tarleton State University are eligible for federal grants and student loans. There are also a number of grants and scholarships offered by the state of Texas, the university and other organizations that students may be eligible for.
Tarleton State University awards about $4 million per year in scholarships. For example, the Tarleton State University Presidential Scholarships award up to $2,000 per academic year to students who have a GPA of 3.0 or better and are renewable up to four years.
The Texan Tuition Guarantee provides full tuition for low income students attending Tarleton. Students must keep a GPA of 2.5 or better in coursework to maintain the scholarship.
The university’s office of financial aid also stands ready to help students find other grants and scholarships they may be eligible for.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Tarleton State University 4543rd for the average student loan amount.
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The University has recently made a number of improvements to student facilities to make campus life more enjoyable for students. The university opened a new 70,000 square foot recreation center in 2007. The center has recreation and exercise equipment to suit almost any interest, including racquet ball courts, a weight room, climbing wall, a track and an outdoor pursuit area that allows students to sign up to rent kayaks, camping gear and other outdoor equipment.
Tarleton State University also recently opened a $13 million dining hall, built as an addition to the university’s student center. The new dining facility offers a variety of dining options and plenty of space.
Student with musical and performance art interests can take advantage of the university’s Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center, which is considered a top venue among Southwestern colleges and universities. The center has three theatres, including a recital hall, auditorium and workshop theatre. The university has a fine collection of instruments, including Steinway grand pianos and a manual pipe organ.
Tarleton State University has more than than 100 clubs and organizations on campus, which include a variety of professional, academic, service-oriented and special interest groups. There are 15 Greek fraternities and sororities on campus.
Tarleton’s student body is about 60 percent female, and the vast majority of students are white, although there are sizable contingents of Native American and African American students.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Tarleton State University?
Tarleton State University offers a number of athletic programs for its students. The university offers men’s football, cross country, baseball, basketball and track and field and women’s softball, basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, track and field and volleyball.
Tarleton State University is an NCAA Division II school and its teams play in the Lone Star Conference.
Tarleton State University athletic teams have made good showings, but few championships in recent years. The men’s baseball team has made appearances in Lone Star Conference tournaments for most of the past decade. The men’s football team has made NCAA championship appearances in 2001, 2003 and 2009. The women’s basketball team has made Lone Star Conference tournament appearances for most of the 2000s. The women’s tennis team made NCAA regional tournament appearance for most of the 2000s and were regional champs in 2006.
Tarleton is known for its school pride and students support of its athletic endeavors. There are a number of student organizations at Tarleton dedicated to cheering on Tarleton teams.
Tarleton State University’s teams are nicknamed the Texans (women’s teams are called TexAnns) and the university’s colors are purple and white.
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Traditions
Tarleton State University has some very interesting quirks and traditions unique to the university. Some of them include:
Legend has it that John Tarleton, university founder, had a pet duck named Oscar P. that followed him everywhere and was buried with him when Tarleton died. During athletic events, students can often be seen chanting to raise the spirit of the departed duck.
The university has a Yell Contest that various student organizations compete in each year. Students perform dances and steps to the sound of chants and lyrics, and the teams that put on the best show win the contest. Events are held each year in Wisdom Gymnasium.
Spirit organizations are huge on the Tarleton campus, some include the Ten Tarleton Peppers, the Ten Tarleton Sisters and the Purple Poo, a secret cheer organization whose members appear at events in costume to pump up team spirit.
Local Community
Tarleton State University’s rural setting is great for students who want to pursue their studies in the country. The university is located in Stephenville, a small city with a population of 20,000. The town is ranked as one of the best small towns in America by various publications, including Norman Crampton’s 100 Best Small Towns in America.
The campus sits on 150 acres, and the university also owns a 700 acre farm and 1,170 acre ranch for its agriculture education programs.
For students who grow weary of the university’s bucolic setting, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is just a little more than an hour away. Many students visit the large metropolis on the weekends to take advantage of the nightlife and entertainment opportunities there.
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Additional School Information
Tarleton State has some impressive alumni, including famed actor George Kennedy, award-winning musician Ryan Bingham, several NFL and MLB players, and a variety of Texas state and federal legislators.
Bibliography
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about 1 year agoDaniel Marble
TSU also has:
1)a 32" fully robotic telescope which is the largest at any undergraduate program in the US
2)the only ABET accredited environmental engineering at a public university in Texas
3)the only undergraduate tandem ion accelerator facility not at a private school or military academy
4) one of only 4 undergraduate hydrology programs in the US
almost 2 years agoReady for the Rapture graceypoo22 ((at)) yahoo dot com
Thank you for cancelling this play and respecting our wishes. I appreciate it.
almost 2 years agoReady for the Rapture graceypoo22 ((at)) yahoo dot com
Romans 8:7 "Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be."
almost 2 years agoReady for the Rapture graceypoo22 ((at)) yahoo dot com
This disrespectful, blasphemous play is a complete contradiction in itself! Jesus died for sins. Sodomy is a sin. So if they are going to have this play, I hope they take out the part of Jesus dying on the cross because if they don't, they are just contradicting themselves. Genesis 19:24 "Then the Lord rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the Lord out of Heaven."
Romans 1:27-28 "And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and recieving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient."
almost 2 years agoStephanie Kratz stephanie_kratz ((at)) yahoo dot com
To those that are in the play...we now know that it is closed to the public only family of the students in the play and invited guest are allowed to show up for this event. I pray to God that everyone of you in this play will stop and think about the decision you are about to make and just quit the play all together...you put alot of work into something that only the devil would pat your back for and I would much rather have Jesus pattin my back then the devil. Please really look deep down and your heart and think about the choice you are making and PRAY about it before you get on that stage...imagine one day telling your little child that is going to summer church camp or vbs that you were in a play that mocked God....imagine when you are standing in that line waiting to go to heaven and God tells you hey remember when you did that play why did you do that you should be ashamed...imagine those of you who are not saved and if your saved you really wouldn't want to do this that is going to be standing in that same line and God is going to ask you about this play and then your going to be cast into the lake of fire.... REALLY CHECK YOUR HEART AND MAKE SURE THAT THIS IS THE BEST DECISION AND THAT YOU SHOULD DO IT if it gets you an F its worth it...an F is worth standing up for Jesus Christ he has stood up for you more then anyone else ever will.
almost 2 years agoJames Tilley
Dear Sir,
I am greatly dissapointed that Tarleton would allow garbage on the campus as this play "Corpus Christi".
As something that God clearly hates just read Genesis about Sodam and Gomorrah. This is truly disgusting and brings shame to a great and honorable University. I graduated there in 1969. But I don't know if I am so proud of the University after it has been disgraced in the name of tolorance. I don't go around rubbing cow manure on my face in the name of tolerance to cows. So why should we subject students to this kind of garbage. Having been born in Corpus Christi, Texas I find it disgusting that someone would use that name to disgrace Christ.
almost 2 years agoMary Curry plcurry ((at)) windstream dot net
As a Christian, I am offended by you even thinking of such a play - My God is real - not gay- was not married - I am offended by you even considering showing such a play - I will pray and ask God to show you the way - Accept - Believe and Committ and follow HIS commandments.
almost 2 years agoReady for the Rapture graceypoo22 ((at)) yahoo dot com
Sodomites expect us to respect them?????? What is this? They will not respect us as Christians???? This is not about freedom of speech, it is about RESPECT!! Have some RESPECT!
almost 2 years agoKathy Strebeck
U know this is wrong, but in the name of freedom of whatever, U will B a rebellious person/college! God will have His will & His way 1 day, & this just helps me 2 believe that the day is sooner than we think!
almost 2 years agoStephanie Kratz
To those of you that are going to be in a play potraying Jesus Christ as a sodomite and a married man, need to go get a King James Version Bible and read and study it front to back. If you were to do this you would be ashamed for what you are about to do. I pray that each one of you will stop taking in any part of this theatrical event. To the man or women that came up with this idea needs to get down on his hands and knees and ask God for your forgiveness. It is a crying shame that you can mock God in school but you can't talk about him and what he really did. I will pray for each one of you that you will change your minds about this decision you have made.
Stephanie Kratz
almost 2 years agoKyla Lofton
Jesus the perfect Son of God, Savior of the world. It is unbelievable that this school would allow this.. As a christian I am greatly offended. How could you do this???
almost 2 years agoMonica roberts Www dot charity_2528 ((at)) yahoo dot com
I'm offended that I would have a play that portays Jesus as being married that I'd a mokary of the bible would u still have the play of Jesus was sitting in the audience watching it is against the law to slander someone well this is slander against God I wish that you would sit down n take a long look at ur faith because right now u are showing no respect or faith for God I hope m pray that the play fails m I will be praying for u n ur cast
almost 2 years agoReady for the Rapture graceypoo22 ((at)) yahoo dot com
The people who are in this play and those who are allowing this play to take place at this school must really believe that Jesus is the Son of God, because, why else would they portray Jesus as a Sodomite unless they were trying to make their sins alright. God WILL have the last word and I will not feel sorry for any of you on judgement day! Read a Bible, the best piece of literature ever written.
almost 2 years agoDebra Blaylock blaylockt63 ((at)) yahoo dot com
Allowing this play that contains Jesus as a homosexual individual is absolute blasphemy! How could you allow such an evil in your school!
about 4 years agoBrittany Peterson st_bbrady ((at)) tarleton dot edu
I go to Tarleton State University as we speak. I'm originally from a mostly urban area. Moving to Stephenville was quite a change because it is so small. However, the people here are friendly, the university is growing, and everyone "bleeds purple." People have so much spirit here and the school is full of tradition. We love to get involved! The basketball teams are superior, the men's team beating Baylor and TCU, both Division I schools. The new recreational sports center and dining hall are top notch as are two of their co-ed dorms. We are...TARLETON STATE! This place is great!
over 4 years agoKalvin Bridgewater kbridgeh2044 ((at)) yahoo dot com
Yeah i use sto come watch my cuzin Vincent Bridgewaer come play basketball i see the fans be behind them 100%.I would love to exsperience excitment like that.
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TSU also has: 1)a 32" fully robotic telescope which is the largest at any undergraduate program in the US 2)the only ABET accredited environmental engineering at a public university in Texas 3)the only undergraduate tandem ion accelerator facility not at a private school or military academy 4) one of only 4 undergraduate hydrology programs in the US