Tarleton State University Admissions?

Hey y'all, I'm looking into Tarleton State University and was curious about the admissions process. What are they looking for in students, GPA-wise, and what about test scores? If anyone knows anything about their process, I'd really appreciate the insight.

Tarleton State University is part of the Texas A&M University System and it has a holistic admissions process, which considers a variety of factors beyond just grades and test scores. According to their official website, to be directly admitted, students must meet a set combination of SAT/ACT scores and high school ranks, or alternatively, meet their high school curriculum requirements if they're ranked in the top 25% of their class.

For instance, if students have no class rank, then they need a minimum SAT score of 1090 or an ACT score breakdown of 18 on the English section, 21 on the Reading, 22 on the Math, and 24 on the Science, along with meeting high school course requirements—that includes four units of English; a combination of two units of a single foreign language, computer science, or additional approved academic courses; and additional course requirements.

Regarding GPAs, while the university does not cite a specific average GPA, data suggests that the average high school GPA of admitted students is around 3.5, which implies a strong academic performance in high school. However, keep in mind that the university considers the rigor of your high school courses, so it's advantageous to have a record of challenging classes like AP or honors courses.

Remember, the university looks at other factors such as essay responses, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and potentially letters of recommendation as well. Although these are more subjective factors, they can provide a more comprehensive view of you as a prospective student which could boost your application.