Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$7.9k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,878
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,958
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,846
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,332
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$18,724
Net price (after aid)$20,261
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$15,477
$30k – $48k$16,966
$48k – $75k$20,599
$75k – $110k$22,714
$110k+$22,981
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$53,040
Median debt at graduation$19,606
Est. monthly loan payment$208
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.7×Graduates earn about 2.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants37%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans45%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
51%
Freshman Retention
74%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$18k below avg
Manageable graduate debt
$19.6k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$7.9k
below avg
Out-of-state
$18k
below avg
Net price
$20.3k
Pell
37%
above avg
Median debt
$19.6k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$53k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
Environmental ScienceBiology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
CybersecurityArtificial IntelligenceData Science
Education
Secondary EducationElementary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
94%
SAT range
960 - 1150
ACT range
19 - 24
Campus & Student Life
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About Tarleton State University
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- Where is Tarleton State University located?
- Tarleton State University is located in Stephenville, TX, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Tarleton State University?
- Tarleton State University is a public university based in TX. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Tarleton State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Tarleton State University is approximately 94%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Tarleton State University?
- Tarleton State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,878 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Tarleton State University?
- Tarleton State University reports total enrollment of approximately 14,512 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Tarleton State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Tarleton State University.
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