Tarleton State University Fort Worth

Tarleton State University Fort Worth (Tarleton State Fort Worth) has operated programs serving the needs of Tarrant, Johnson and Parker Counties for nearly 50 years. Initial programs started in 1978 in the area of Medical Laboratory Sciences, providing critically needed health care professionals for the rapidly growing region. Those programs were followed by cooperative programs with the Fort Worth ISD to offer teacher certification programs to meet the growing demands for teachers in Texas and the nation. Since that time, Tarleton State has expanded program offerings at this location to include a variety of options from the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business, College of Education, Division of Health Sciences, College of Liberal and Fine Arts, College of Science and Mathematics, and the Mayfield College of Engineering. Programs include all levels of study with bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. 

Students enrolling at Tarleton State Fort Worth may choose courses and entire programs offered via a variety of delivery modes including face-to-face, hybrid, or online. Consult the individual program listings for the type of delivery options available for each program offered.

Tarleton State Fort Worth has a varied student population comprised of returning and first-year in college students, community college graduates, and working adults. Classes are offered during the day, evenings, and weekends to accommodate both part-time and full-time students. Academic advisors and other support staff are available to assist with admissions, financial aid/scholarship, veteran services, student success supports (tutoring, proctored testing, etc.), degree plans, and library resources.

Over 60 academic degree programs and certification options are available through Tarleton State Fort Worth.  A complete listing of of opportunities can be found on the Tarleton State Website.

Thanks to the donation of 80 acres by the Walton Development Group in 2014, the 76,000 square foot Campus Administration Building (CAB) opened in fall 2019 on the Chisholm Trail Parkway. Additionally, the Interprofessional Education (IPE) Building at 102,000 square feet opened in fall 2024 and Texas A&M-Fort Worth in fall 2026 to provide Tarleton State with outstanding facilities to meet student needs.

Admission applicants to one of the Fort Worth undergraduate programs for first time college students must meet the first year in college admission standards for Tarleton State University: https://www.tarleton.edu/admissions/.

Additional information about any of these programs or teaching locations may be obtained by contacting:

Tarleton State Fort Worth
10850 Texan Rider Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76036
(817) 732-7300
fortworth@tarleton.edu
www.tarleton.edu/fortworth/index.html