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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Tarleton State University acceptance rate of 57-61%, places it among the list of institutes that can be described as “fairly selective”, accepting on average about 6 applications for every 10 it receives.
Salisbury University, on the other hand, with an 86% acceptance rate is much less selective & relatively easier to secure admissions at.
Interested applicants are advised to maintain a solid academic record to secure admissions at either institute.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Tarleton State & Texas State are both among the top 450 colleges & universities in the United States for undergraduate business studies.
Acceptance rate wise, Tarleton State is relatively trickier to secure admissions to, & from a ranking perspective too, Texas State stands out.
However, when it comes to course fees, Tarleton State is relatively more affordable than Texas State & thus can be an ideal option for students prioritising saving money.
The choice of which one is better depends on the needs & requirements of a student that varies for everyone.
The table below gives a better look at both Tarleton State & Texas State:
Criteria | Tarleton State University | Texas State University |
|---|---|---|
Location | 1333 W Washington St, Stephenville, TX 76401, USA | 601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA |
Acceptance Rate | 57-61% | 88-90% |
Popular Courses & Streams | Business & Management Studies, Engineering, Nursing
| Psychology, Business Administration & Management, Law
|
Tuition Fees (UG) | INR 15.36 L-INR 16.1 L | INR 18.6 L-INR 20.9 L |
Tuition Fees (PG) | INR 16.7 L | INR 8.6 L-INR 19.9 L |
UG Business Studies Rankings (US News) | #440 | #316 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
TSU graduates are employed across a number of popular industries with Operations, Education & Business Development forming the top 3 industries, Tarleton State graduates have found employment at.
The below table gives a breakdown of the most prominent industries, TSU graduates are employed at:
Industry | Number of Graduates Employed |
|---|---|
Operations | 7,112 |
Education | 6,095 |
Business Development | 5,154 |
Sales | 4,068 |
Healthcare Services | 3,091 |
Community & Social Services | 3,002 |
Information Technology | 2,460 |
Engineering | 2,120 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Amazon is one of the many top tech companies that is known to recruit TSU graduates.
Dell Technologies is another popular organisation known to hire Tarleton State students.
Texas Health Resources, Baylor Scott & White Health, TechnipFMC, Alcon & Texas A&M University are some other popular organizations, known to recruit TSU graduates.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Indian students seeking admissions to Tarleton State University can follow the admission process listed below:
- Register on either the common university application portal or ApplyTexas portal
- Search & Choose Tarleton State University if applying through ApplyTexas
- Pick a course that best aligns with your interests & past academics
- Upload all important documents such as educational transcripts & language test scores
- Pay application fee worth USD 50 (INR 4.3 K)
- Submit the application
- Track your application status
- Follow the instructions as communicated by the university's admissions team
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes international students seeking higher education from the institute are required to provide valid language test scores which includes: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo & PTE.
The IELTS score requirement may vary for different courses however the institute has also released general test score requirements for international students as mentioned below:
Test | Minimum Score/Grade |
|---|---|
TOEFL (Essentials) | 7 |
TOEFL (internet-based) | 69 |
IELTS | 6.0 |
Duolingo | 100 |
PTE | 50 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
TSU acceptance rate is between 57-61% per data curated from unofficial sources. This shows it is fairly selective at admitting students giving clear preference towards individuals with solid academic bg so interested people need to make sure to have the same.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Per (US News) National University Rankings 2025, Tarleton State ranks #371 among all ranked colleges & universities in the country.
The institute has seen a decline when it comes to its national rankings, having previously attained rank #299 in the years 2023 & 2024 respectively.
Further some of its courses are also ranked US-wide by Shiksha, with its BBA course ranking #394 & Nursing courses ranking #203 in the United States.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The University of Texas at Austin, is ranked the #1 university in Texas. The institute ranks #20 as part of the country–level university rankings rolled out by Shiksha, while also securing a global rank #55, per the latest Shiksha rankings.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Rankings ranks it #66 as part of its World University Rankings 2025.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Tarleton State is free to apply for students who satisfy one of the below listed fee waiver criteria (only for freshman year students):
· A document from previous institute's student success or TRIO department, certifying that the student participated in their course within 12 months of joining Tarleton
· Possess a waiver for SAT or ACT exam
· Document of free or reduced lunch at high school
· A document issued by the high school counsellor or school authority detailing the applicant's financial situation
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