*For non-ranking high schools, the unweighted GPA will be evaluated.

SAT/ACT scores are not required for an admission decision but are encouraged for those seeking scholarships or to possibly fulfill the TSI requirement. For students being considered for admission under individual review, ACT/SAT scores could assist in the decision process.

Early Admission Consideration

Students who rank in the top 50% and have completed their junior year may submit an official high school transcript for early admission consideration.

Transcripts

Students must request their high school sends their official transcript to us. We accept official transcripts via the following methods: 

Electronically through: 

• Parchment/Naviance
• TREX (Texas high schools only)
• eScrip using admissions@tarleton.edu 
• eScribbles
• Credentials
• Xello
• Overgrad
• Greenlight
• Scoir

Emailed officially from the high school to admissions@tarleton.edu 

Mailed in a sealed envelope from the high school to (must contain school representative signature and school seal): 

Tarleton State University
Undergraduate Admissions
Box T-0030
Stephenville, TX 76402

Please review admission requirements under Texas Public High School Applicant. If your school does not state on the transcript one of the high school curriculums listed, you must also meet one of the following:

1. Official SAT/ACT Scores

SAT score must be at least 480 for EBRW and 530 for Math or official ACT scores must be at least 18 English, 22 Reading, 22 Mathematics and 23 Science.

OR

2. Coursework ‘Equal in Content & Rigor’

Applicants who attend private Texas high schools that do not indicate a graduation plan on their transcripts may be required to submit an Uniform Admissions Policy Exemption Form completed and signed by a school official which shows they completed coursework that is “equal in content and rigor” to one of the state’s graduation programs.

If requested, your high school counselor may email the form to admissions@tarleton.edu (preferred), fax it to 254-968-9951, or mail to Box T-0030, Stephenville, TX 76402.

For questions, please email admissions@tarleton.edu or call 254-968-9125.

Students attending an out-of-state high school are exempt from the Uniform Admissions Policy but will be reviewed individually (including but not limited to rank/GPA). Please review admission requirements under Texas Public High School Applicant

Your admission decision will be evaluated based on your official equivalency test scores. Please request your official scores sent to admissions@tarleton.edu.

Equivalency Test Score Requirements

SAT & ACT Test Score Requirements (optional)

High School Curriculum Requirements

Statements from the school about ranking and curriculum equivalent to the recommended or advanced program will be considered. Homeschooled students must provide proof of curriculum completed by an agency or teacher.

• Students may be evaluated upon completion of their junior year
• List any pending courses
• Include GPA

Transcripts

You may send your official notarized transcript, which must list courses taken with grades by mail to:

Tarleton State University
Undergraduate Admissions
Box T-0030
Stephenville, TX 76402

Notarized transcripts can also be emailed to admissions@tarleton.edu.

Transcripts can be submitted prior to graduation for an admission decision.

First-time freshmen entering Tarleton directly from an accredited high school and completing an IB Program.

IB requirements are the same as high school applicants. Your admission decision will be evaluated based on the rank and score requirements of high school applicants.

Transcripts

You are responsible for requesting your Official IB transcript.

International Baccalaureate College Credit

Freshmen applicants to Tarleton State University should indicate completion of a high school International Baccalaureate Program at the time of application.

Students who complete the International Baccalaureate and meet State of Texas requirements will be granted credit for a minimum of 24 semester hours. To ensure that the Director of Undergraduate Admissions is aware of the IB Program, you may get information about the type and amount of credit Tarleton State University is willing to grant, based on your IB transcript.

First-time freshmen entering Tarleton State from a foreign high school are exempt from the Uniform Admissions Policy but will be reviewed individually (including but not limited to GPA).

Students attending a U.S. high school with a Visa must meet admission requirements under (as applicable) ‘Texas Public High School Applicant, Texas Private High School Applicant or Out-of-State High School Applicant’ sections. SAT/ACT scores are not required for an admission decision but are encouraged for those seeking scholarships or to possibly fulfill the TSI requirement. For students being considered for admission under individual review, SAT/ACT scores could assist in the decision process.

International Application Deadlines (All Application Types)

Your admission decision will be evaluated based on your resume. Please email your resume to admissions@tarleton.edu.