Tarleton State University
- Public
- Research university
Tarleton State University: international tuition 18,142 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 33,940 USD, acceptance rate 89.6%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 69, Duolingo 100.
Getting in. The school admits 89.6% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 500–590, Math 480–570, ACT 19–24. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 69+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 33,940 USD, before any scholarship. There are 7 scholarships, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/3. You apply through Tarleton State Undergraduate Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Tarleton State University?
International tuition is 18,142 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 33,940 USD.
What English scores does Tarleton State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 69, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Tarleton State University?
The acceptance rate is 89.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Tarleton Bound2023Vlog
- Tarleton Bound2023Campus tour
- Tarleton State University2024Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Ben and Nellie Baty Endowed Scholarship (College of Business)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page states the Ben and Nellie Baty scholarship is awarded to a U.S. citizen in the College of Business, so international students are not eligible for this scholarship.
Non-resident Waiver OptionIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool page
The page says 'non-resident students' without naming international students; it is also only a tuition-rate waiver, not a school-wide aid policy.
President's Guaranteed Scholarship Program – FreshmanIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only links to the program without citizenship criteria, so eligibility is unclear.
Tarleton Academic ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page only lists the name and gives no citizenship or visa criteria, so international eligibility is unclear.
Deadline: Priority date February 15; early consideration December 1
Tarleton Academic Scholarship / Tarleton Impact Scholarship / President's Guaranteed Scholarship (general institutional scholarships)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page only lists the scholarship names and how to apply, with no citizenship criteria, so international eligibility is unclear.
Deadline: Priority date February 15 (early consideration December 1)
Tarleton Impact ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Only the name is listed with no criteria, so international eligibility cannot be determined.
Deadline: Priority date February 15
Texas-resident grants (TEXAS Grant, TPEG, Tarleton Tuition Grant)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: Institutional need-based priority deadline January 15
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiStudents from international institutions need an official international transcript evaluation.Required
- English proficiencyiEnglish-proficiency scores cannot be more than two years old on the first day of the entry term.Required
- Proof of fundsiAfter admission, you must submit an Affidavit of Financial Support and a bank letter or statement.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
Credit for exams
Completing IB and meeting Texas requirements can grant at least 24 semester credit hours; the page does not state an IB score threshold.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
38 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data