International applicants · 2026–27
Tarleton State University: what international applicants need
Stephenville, Texas
Requirements for the 2026–27 season, updated September 25, 2026.
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The questions international applicants ask
What are Tarleton State University's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Tarleton State University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on July 26, 2027.
- Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.
What is Tarleton State University's acceptance rate?
89.6% for students who started in fall 2024: Tarleton State University admitted 12,273 of its 13,705 first-year applicants.
- The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source
Does Tarleton State University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?
It depends. Tarleton State University requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.
- This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
- For the Regular Decision deadline (July 26, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
- Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.
What SAT score do you need for Tarleton State University?
The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 480–570 in Math and 500–590 in Reading and Writing (47% of them sent SAT scores).
- On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 19–24.
- If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source
How much is Tarleton State University's application fee for international students?
Tarleton State University's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.
Does Tarleton State University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?
Yes. Tarleton State University accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.
- Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.
Which English tests does Tarleton State University accept?
Tarleton State University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.
- Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.
How many recommendation letters does Tarleton State University require?
Tarleton State University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.
- Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
- Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.
Does Tarleton State University require the Common App personal essay?
No. Tarleton State University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.
How many international students does Tarleton State University have?
82 of Tarleton State University's 15,254 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.5%.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source
How much does Tarleton State University cost for international students?
Tarleton State University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $18,142 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $8,302). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $10,920. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $34,192 before any financial aid.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source
Every requirement, in one place
Deadlines
- Regular DecisionJuly 26, 2027
- Application fee
- $50International applicantsUS applicants: $50
- Common App fee waiver
- Accepted
- SAT / ACT
- SometimesThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- Listed on the university's site
- Letters and school reports
- No recommendation letters required
- Also required
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