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Former names | The John Tarleton College (1896–1917) John Tarleton Agricultural College (1917–1949) Tarleton State College (1949–1973) |
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| Type | Public research university |
| Established | September 3, 1899 |
Parent institution | Texas A&M University System |
| Endowment | $42 million (2016)[1] |
| President | James L. Hurley |
| Students | 15,000+[2] |
| Undergraduates | 12,012 |
| Postgraduates | 2,080 |
| Location | , , U.S. |
| Campus | Urban, 1,973 acres (798 ha) |
| Colors | Purple & white |
| Nickname | Texans |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Western Athletic Conference |
| Website | www |
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Tarleton State University is a public research university with its main campus in Stephenville, Texas. It is a founding member of the Texas A&M University System[3] and enrolled over 15,000 students in the fall of 2022.[4][5] It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".[6]
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