Tarleton State University
Former names | The John Tarleton College (1899–1917) John Tarleton Agricultural College (1917–1949) Tarleton State College (1949–1973) |
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| Type | Public research university |
| Established | September 7, 1899 |
Parent institution | Texas A&M University System |
| Endowment | $42 million (2016) |
| President | James L. Hurley |
| Students | 14,092 (fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 12,012 |
| Postgraduates | 2,080 |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Urban, 1,973 acres (798 ha) |
| Colors | Purple & white |
| Nickname | Texans |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Website | www |
Tarleton State University is a public research university in Stephenville, Texas, United States. It is a founding member of the Texas A&M University System and enrolled over 15,000 students in the fall of 2022. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".