Tarleton State University, member of The Texas A&M System, provides quality programs of undergraduate, graduate, and non-traditional education. The student body includes representatives from 229 Texas counties, 28 states, and four foreign countries. Stephenville, Texas has been recognized as one of the top 100 best small towns in the nation, and the city. The Tarleton Core Curriculum provides a solid liberal arts foundation for all students.  Tarleton offers 67 undergraduate and 23 graduate programs as well as a doctoral program in Educational Administration.  Degree areas include agriculture, business administration, teacher education, allied health, the fine arts, social sciences, physical and biological sciences, humanities, mathematics and technology.  Still other degree areas include preparation for professional schools such as dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, and veterinary medicine. For more information, you can download our 1998-2002 Factbook in PDF format.

Quick Facts

Contact Information

Location:  Stephenville, Texas (population 15,000)
Centers: Tarleton State University System Center--Central Texas, Killeen, Texas
Dora Lee Langdon Center in Granbury, Texas
Richard C. Schaffer building in Fort Worth, Texas
W.K. Gordon Center for Industrial History of Texas, Thurber, Texas

Founded: 1899

Joined  The Texas A&M System: 1917

Achieved University Status: 1973

Killeen Center Added: 1999

Fall Enrollment (2002) 8,320

Undergraduate Degree Programs: 128
(view listing)

Graduate Degree Programs: 22
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Degrees Awarded (01-02)
Undergraduate: 1221
Graduate: 360
 

Library: Dick Smith Library (contains over 1 million items)

Executive Leadership Team

President: Dr. Dennis McCabe

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs: Dr. Gary Peer

Vice President for Institutional Advancement: Dr. Koy Floyd

Vice President for Student Services: Dr. Wanda Mercer

Vice President for Finance and Administration: Mr. Jerry Graham

Tarleton Faculty and Staff

Full-time Faculty Members: 163

Part-time Faculty Members: 290

Full-time Staff Members: 397

2001-2002 Budget

General Revenue Appropriations (State Funds): $33,680,108

Total Budget: $78,099,416

Economic Impact (full report available online)
Erath Counth: $170 million
State of Texas: $311 million

Student Life At A Glance

Athletics:
    Men (Texans) - Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Rodeo, Track&Field
    Women (Texanns)- Basketball, Cross Country, Rodeo, Softball, Tennis, Track&Field, Volleyball

    School Colors: Purple and White

Student Organizations (Over 100):
    Academic, Greek, Honorary, Music, Professional, Religious, Service/Social, Special Interest, Spirit, Student Service

Recreational Sports:
    Archery, Basketball, Big Buck Whitetail Deer Contest, Eight Ball Tournament, Fishing Tournament, Flag Football, Golf Scramble, Racquetball, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

Student Development Center
    Big Screen Television, Bookstore, Fitness Zone, Food Court, Game Room

Special Events
    Fall & Spring - College Preview, Comedians, Concerts
    Fall - Cruise the Island, Homecoming Week, Traditions Rally, Duck Camp
    Spring - Casino Night, Tarleton Rodeo