What division is Tarleton State?

Tarleton State competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the WAC.

What GPA do you need for Tarleton State?

The average GPA at Tarleton State is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Tarleton State?

Tarleton State has an enrollment of approximately 12,673 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Tarleton State?

Tarleton State has an acceptance rate of 90%.

How do I get recruited to play at Tarleton State?

To get recruited at Tarleton State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Tarleton State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Tarleton State

Stephenville, TXFCSWAC

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

12,673

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

90%

Acceptance

48%

Graduation

70%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Tarleton State is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the WAC, located in Stephenville, TX. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Tarleton State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

48%

Acceptance

90%

Student:Faculty

20:1

Avg SAT

1,068

Retention

70%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$46,729

Coaching Staff160 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Tarleton State Athletics

Tarleton State is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Stephenville, TX, competing in the WAC. With an enrollment of 12,673 students, Tarleton State offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Tarleton State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Tarleton State is 3.2. The school maintains a 48% graduation rate.

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