Tarleton State University is a comprehensive public university in Stephenville, Texas, with multi-campus reach, specialized research facilities, a research and economic development headquarters, sponsored-research support, and Texas A&M System connections. Its location links rural Texas with the North Central Texas industry and innovation ecosystem.
Tarleton State University is a comprehensive public university of more than 21,000 students, combining broad academic offerings with a growing research and economic development profile. Its Stephenville base, Fort Worth and Waco locations, online reach, and proximity to the North Central Texas economy give companies multiple avenues to engage faculty, facilities, and student talent. The Division of Research, Innovation and Economic Development provides a structured pathway from partner discovery through sponsored-research agreements, project execution, and intellectual-property coordination, supported by specialized facilities and Texas A&M System resources. Research is supported by competitive federal funding, including the NIH, NSF, USDA, and Department of Defense. The university also works with the Texas A&M System Innovation Office to advance translational research, licensing, and startup formation.