Tarleton State University, TX
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Tarleton State University Rankings
Affordability67
Selectivity17
Retention24
Graduation1
Earnings37
Diversity49
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Tarleton State University
97%
Bachelor’s
3%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Engineering1%
Engineering Technologies3%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies13%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Tarleton State University
55%
Admission Rate
520
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Tarleton State University
$7K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$20K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Tarleton State University
56%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
55%
Repayment Rate
$213
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 49% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 55% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 64% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Tarleton State University
70%
Retention Rate
30%
Transfer Rate
18%
Withdrawal Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 28% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 46% | 51% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 47% | 52% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 36% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 27% | 36% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 40% | 37% | 44% |
| Other race | 25% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Tarleton State University
91%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$49K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $49K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $63K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Tarleton State University
11,312
Undergraduates
58%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
1,794
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 65% | 30% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 20% | 10% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Tarleton State University, TX
Ranger College
32 miles, NW
Weatherford College
44 miles, NE
Cisco College
47 miles, W
Southwestern Adventist University
53 miles, E