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Types of First Time Freshman
First Time Freshman
Students with no college credits since graduation from high school or entering Tarleton directly from a Texas public high school accredited by the Texas Education Agency or a Texas non-public school accredited by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission are first time freshman. College credits earned prior to high school graduation do not classify a student as a transfer student.
Deadline for first time freshmen to apply for Fall 2013 is July 22, 2013.
Requirements for Admission
- Rank in the top 10% of graduating class and provide SAT/ACT scores.
Beginning Fall 2008, students in the Top 10% of their graduating class must also complete the Recommended or Distinguished Program AND provide SAT or ACT scores.
OR
- Meet one of the following:
Summer 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Summer 2014
| Class Rank | Test Score Requirement |
|---|---|
| 50-99% (top half) | Provide SAT or ACT scores |
| 33-49% | SAT = 950 or ACT = 20 |
| 0-32% | No Admittance |
Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Summer 2015
| Class Rank | Test Score Requirement |
|---|---|
| 50-99% (top half) | Provide SAT or ACT scores |
| 40-49% | SAT = 950 or ACT = 20 |
| 0-39% | No Admittance |
Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Summer 2016
| Class Rank | Test Score Requirement |
|---|---|
| 75-99% (1st quarter) | Provide SAT or ACT scores |
| 50-74% (2nd quarter) | SAT = 750 or ACT = 15 |
| 40-49% | SAT = 950 or ACT = 20 |
| 0-39% | No Admittance |
Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Summer 2017
| Class Rank | Test Score Requirement |
|---|---|
| 75-99% (1st quarter) | Provide SAT or ACT scores |
| 50-74% (2nd quarter) | SAT = 800 or ACT = 16 |
| 40-49% | SAT = 950 or ACT = 20 |
| 0-39% | No Admittance |
SAT total consists of Critical Reading (Verbal) and Math only. Student must include the essay writing component from the SAT or ACT.
Uniform Admission Policy
The Texas Education Code (TEC) 51.803-51.809 requires that all students meet one of the following college readiness standards in order to be eligible to be considered for admission to a Texas Four-Year Public Institution.
- Successfully complete the recommended or advanced high school program or complete the portion of the program that was available to them; or
- Successfully complete a curriculum that is equivalent in content and rigor to the recommended or advanced high school program at a high school that is exempt from offering such programs; or
- Satisfy the College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT or SAT assessment.
- SAT - 1500 out of 2400 (Critical Reading, Math AND Writing)
- ACT - 18 English, 21 Reading, 22 Math and 24 Science
For specific requirements based on your entry status please see "Types of First Time Freshman" section above.
Students applying to Tarleton State University from a non-Texas public high school are required to submit a completed high school certification form along with your high school transcript. Please select one of the forms listed below, download the form to complete and return to:
Tarleton State University
Undergraduate Admissions
Box T-0030
Stephenville, TX 76402
For questions on which form to complete, please contact Admissions at uadm@tarleton.edu or 254-968-9123.
Texas Schools (including Private or Home Schools):
- UAP1 - Students entering Grade 9 BEFORE the 2007-2008 School Year
(Texas High Schools) - traditionally graduates in 2010 - UAP2 - Students entering Grade 9 IN 2007-2008 School Year or later
(Texas High Schools) - traditionally graduates beginning in 2011
Out-of-state High School Students:
- UAP3 - Students entering Grade 9 BEFORE the 2007-2008 School Year
(Non Texas High Schools) - traditionally graduates in 2010 - UAP4 - Students entering Grade 9 IN 2007-2008 School Year or later
(Non Texas High Schools) - traditionally graduates beginning in 2011
Requirements are subject to changes outlined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Early Notification of Admission
Students seeking early notification of admission must submit all required application materials. Upon graduation, a final high school transcript showing graduation date and class rank must be submitted.
Texan Gateway Program
Applicants who are very near but below the requirements for regular admission may be considered for the Texan Gateway Program. The number of students granted into this program may be limited by Tarleton without prior notice. The Texan Gateway Program does not constitute full admission to the university. A student who is granted into this program will sign a contract for one-year enrollment at Tarleton.
Contact the Office of Admissions for conditions of the Texan Gateway Program. Students who meet the conditions of the contract will then be fully admitted to the university. Students who fail to meet the conditions of the contract will not be allowed to re-enroll at Tarleton State University until they succeed academically at another institution and are able to meet Tarleton's transfer requirements.
This program is to offer an alternative to students not able to gain admission to Texas A&M University as freshmen, with the opportunity for admission after successful completion of their first year in college at one of Texas A&M University's System Institutions.
