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Commerce, TX · Stephenville, TX
| East Texas A&M University | Tarleton State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $11,841/yr | $20,783/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,709/yr | $15,574/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,500 | $19,606 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,346/yr | $16,980/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,067/yr | $20,396/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,230/yr | $23,466/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,005/yr | $24,076/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $217/mo | $208/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,634/yr | $10,920/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,100/yr | $13,292/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,152/yr | $1,248/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,344/yr | $3,882/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $23,438/yr | $24,100/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,026/yr | $8,302/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $22,326/yr | $18,142/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 40% | 34% |
| Students taking federal loans | 35% | 40% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 92% | 90% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 910–1150 | 980–1160 |
| SAT average | 1076 | 1075 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–24 | 19–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–23 · Math 16–24 | English 16–23 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,231 | 8,746 |
| Students accepted | 7,621 | 8,239 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,172 | 2,702 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 33% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 23% | 48% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 7% | 18% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 43% | 48% |
| Freshmen who come back | 57% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $50,296/yr | $53,040/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $33,068–$66,325 | $35,348–$73,166 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 52% | 57% |
| White students graduating | 48% | 51% |
| Black students graduating | 33% | 36% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 44% | 43% |
| Asian students graduating | 40% | 35% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $43,157/yr | $46,729/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 73% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 29% | 33% |
| Pell students who graduate | 37% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 49% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 46% | 42% |
| Students who transfer out | 26% | 29% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $46,297/yr | $50,130/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 26% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 12% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Agriculture & Veterinary Science 14% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 11% |
| Most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 26% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 12% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $94,700/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $86,406/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9.8% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 9,912 | 12,673 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 20 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3,260 | 2,179 |
| Average professor pay | $8,866/mo | $8,339/mo |
| Full-time professors | 45% | 59% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $31,618 | $40,809 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Commerce, TX | Stephenville, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1889 | 1896 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Men | 40% | 39% |
| Women | 60% | 61% |
| White students | 39% | 63% |
| Black students | 19% | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 27% | 24% |
| Asian students | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Other / not reported | 6.2% | 2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 42% | 42% |
| Part-time students | 37% | 13% |
| Students age 25+ | 32% | 15% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,444/yr | $5,674/yr |
| Endowment | $38.7M | $112.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,300 | 4,202 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,378/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $4,468/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 17 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 10 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 341 | 424 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.8M | $6.3M |
| Athletics budget | $18.2M | $34.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $21.9M | $34.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $234,680 | $652,225 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.