Tarleton State University

What Tarleton State University does

Tarleton State University is a public, four-year institution founded in 1899 and headquartered in Stephenville, Texas, operating as a member of The Texas A&M University System. It serves more than 21,000 students across four physical campuses — Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, and Bryan (the latter via the RELLIS Campus partnership) — and through online programs, offering 137 degree pathways with a 24:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Academic offerings span undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, nursing, business, education, and emerging fields such as engineering, osteopathic medicine, and AI/machine learning, with supporting learning infrastructure built on the Canvas learning management system and EAB Navigate student-success platform.

The business model is a traditional public-university revenue mix: tuition and fees from residential and online enrollment, state appropriations through the Texas A&M System, federal and state research grants (a $130,000 federal grant for short-term programs is noted), private donations and endowments, and auxiliary revenue from athletics, housing, and events. Capital deployment has been heavy — approximately $280 million+ is in active or recently completed projects, including the $110 million EECU Stadium, a $90 million Fort Worth Campus expansion anchored by a new Health Professions Building, and a Biotechnology Institute being developed in downtown Fort Worth.

Forward strategy emphasizes multi-campus expansion, new academic verticals (osteopathic medicine, engineering, AI/ML, biotech), and ecosystem partnerships (Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub, Dublin City University). The institution's competitive position is anchored in SACSCOC highest-level accreditation, specialized accreditations (AACSB, CACREP), and the operational and reputational backing of the Texas A&M System.

Name

Tarleton State University

Legal name

Tarleton State University

Website

https://tarleton.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Public university in Texas serving 21,000+ students across Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, and Bryan/RELLIS campuses plus online, offering 137 degree programs as a member of the Texas A&M University System.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Major Extension & Outreach Missions (EDAHAAAG), Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF), Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Online learning programs
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Stephenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, along with mandatory fees for enrolled students
2. State Funding: Appropriations from the State of Texas and Texas A&M System for operations and research
3. Private Donations: Gifts and donations through the Tarleton State University Foundation supporting scholarships and programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tarleton State University is a public university and member of The Texas A&M University System that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across 137 programs of study. The university operates multiple campuses in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, and Bryan (RELLIS), as well as online programs, supported by third-party learning platforms including Canvas LMS and EAB Navigate. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees, supplemented by state appropriations and private donations through the Tarleton State University Foundation.

Product overview

Tarleton State University is a public university and member of the Texas A&M University System, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across multiple colleges. The institution provides a platform-based educational ecosystem comprising face-to-face instruction at its main Stephenville campus and regional campuses in Fort Worth, Waco, and Bryan, as well as online programs. The university operates Canvas LMS for course delivery, EAB Navigate for student advising and retention, myGateway student portal, and TexanSync collaboration tools. Key academic offerings include undergraduate and graduate degrees across colleges of Business, Education, Health Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Liberal and Fine Arts, Science and Mathematics, and Graduate Studies. Notable programs include the M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, B.S. in Wildlife/Sustainability/Ecosystem Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Online MBA, and the forthcoming College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Quantifiable outcome

• 21,000+ students enrolled, representing growth
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas A&M University SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTarleton State is a member of the Texas A&M University System, providing access to system-wide resources, research facilities, and academic collaborations across 11 universities and multiple state agencies.
• Dublin City UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership to enhance global education opportunities and student exchange programs between institutions.
• Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to provide counseling services and support for students in Tarrant County schools.
• Fort Worth ISD and Area School DistrictscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual enrollment partnerships allowing high school students to earn college credit through articulated programs with multiple ISDs across Texas.
• EECU Credit UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNaming rights partnership for the EECU Center, a multi-purpose events and athletics facility.
• Texas RangersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity and marketing partnership featuring Tarleton State Night at Texas Rangers games.
• Dallas Federal ReserveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting economic conferences and collaborative events for regional economic development.
• Fort Worth Mayor and City LeadershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on city development initiatives including the Fort Worth Master Plan for transformational growth.
• Blinn College and Other Community CollegescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransfer student partnerships with scholarships and guaranteed admission pathways.
• Texas Veterans CommissionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrograms supporting veteran students through VEERA award recognition.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves20 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Texas A&M University-Commerce: Closest system peer: also a member of the Texas A&M University System, regional public university with similar enrollment scale (~12,000-15,000 students), comparable program mix, and shared administrative and brand resources.
• West Texas A&M University: Texas A&M System regional university serving a similar rural-to-suburban Texas student base, comparable size, NCAA Division II athletics, and overlapping program portfolio in agriculture, business, and education.
• Texas A&M University-Kingsville: Texas A&M System regional university with similar size, Hispanic-serving enrollment profile, and overlapping engineering, agriculture, and education programs — a direct comparator on mission and scale.
• Sam Houston State University: Texas regional public university of similar enrollment scale (~21,000+ students), with comparable business, education, and health sciences programs; recently transitioned to the Texas State University System.
• Stephen F. Austin State University: Texas regional public university of similar size and program mix, also recently transitioned to the University of Texas System; competing for overlapping student demographics across East and Central Texas.
• Texas Woman's University: Texas regional public university with comparable enrollment (~16,000) and particularly strong overlap in nursing, health sciences, and counseling programs where Tarleton is investing.
• Midwestern State University: Texas regional public university of similar size and mission, with overlapping business, health sciences, and education programs serving a comparable non-flagship student demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Texas State University: Larger Texas public university (~38,000 students) with broader program portfolio and emerging research profile, offering overlapping undergraduate and graduate degrees including business, education, and health professions.
• University of Texas at Arlington: Major Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan public research university with R1 designation and substantially larger scale; competes directly with Tarleton's Fort Worth campus for graduate and professional students in the same metro.
• University of North Texas: Larger Texas public research university in the Dallas-Fort Worth region with R1 designation and substantially broader program portfolio, competing with Tarleton for transfer students and DFW-area professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tarletonstate
• Facebookfacebook.com/39882915052
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tarleton-state-university

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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