Tarleton State University Athletics

Tarleton State competes in NCAA Division I, meaning big-time college athletics with full scholarships and serious competition. The Texans field 13 varsity sports with 407 total athletes, making up just 3.3% of the 12,263 students on campus. The athletic program awards over $4.4 million in scholarships annually. Tarleton plays in the Western Athletic Conference and maintains a rivalry with Stephen F. Austin State University. This is a school where rodeo culture runs deep alongside traditional college sports. The Texans made the jump to Division I relatively recently, transitioning from Division II. With a student body that's nearly 97% from Texas, game days feel like hometown celebrations. The athletic facilities serve a campus where sports complement the strong agricultural and rural traditions that define Stephenville.