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Tarleton State University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$7,878
Out-of-state tuition
$17,958
Average net price
$20,261
Attendance cost
$22,981
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Tarleton State University Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Tarleton State University.
Tuition
Per semester: $8,979
Annual: $17,958
Room and board
Per semester: $5,423
Annual: $10,846
Books and supplies
Per semester: $780
Annual: $1,560
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $1,908
Annual: $3,816
Attendance cost
Per semester: $11,491
Annual: $22,981
Tarleton State University Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$71,832
Four-year attendance estimate
$91,924
Four-year average net price
$81,044
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
Tarleton State University is listed as Public in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $7,878 and out-of-state tuition is $17,958. Compare both values before estimating your bill, especially if residency status may affect pricing.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists Tarleton State University as Public. Public colleges often use residency-based pricing, so international and nonresident students may face the out-of-state tuition rate. Verify residency, international student fees and aid eligibility directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$10,846
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$13,332
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$1,560
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$3,816
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$22,981
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at Tarleton State University pays approximately $20,261 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Texas average of $17,343 and above the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
94.20%
SAT Average
1,068
ACT Range
19-24
Tarleton State University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 94.20%. This means approximately 942 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 12,263 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
94.20%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Institutional accreditor where reported.
In-state tuition
$7,878
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$17,958
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$22,981
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$20,261
State avg: $17,343. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
37.11%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
45.48%
Share using federal loans.
What Does Tarleton State University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$17,958
Room and board
$10,846
Books and supplies
$1,560
Other expenses
$3,816
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$22,981
Average net price
$20,261
Average aid coverage
12%
$2,720 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Tarleton State University pays approximately $20,261 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Texas average of $17,343 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Tarleton State University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Texas and national averages.
Tarleton State University net price
$20,261
Texas average
$17,343
National average
$17,506
Tarleton State University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $17,958 and average net price at $20,261. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$17,958
Current net price
$20,261
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
51.23%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$53,040
Undergraduates
12,263
10-Year Median Earnings - Tarleton State University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Tarleton State University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Tarleton State University?
Undergraduates
12,263
Completion rate
51.23%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
37.11%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
45.48%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 37.11% of Tarleton State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 45.48% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
37.11%
Federal loan rate
45.48%
Students with any loan
85.34%
Average net price
$20,261
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at Tarleton State University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Tarleton State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$13,989
Median completer debt
$19,606
Median monthly payment
$208
Federal loan rate
45.48%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open Tarleton State University Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open Tarleton State University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review Tarleton State University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use Tarleton State University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$96,354,488
Faculty salary field
$8,176
Tuition revenue per FTE
$7,777
Instructional spend per FTE
$5,547
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
Tarleton State University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
Tarleton State University is listed at 1333 W. Washington, Stephenville, TX 76401-0000. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Address
1333 W. Washington
Stephenville, TX 76401-0000
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare Tarleton State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 94.20%
- Tuition
- $17,958
- Net price
- $20,261
- 10-yr earnings
- $53,040
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- $16,715
- Net price
- $25,957
- 10-yr earnings
- $102,672
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- Not available
- Net price
- Not available
- 10-yr earnings
- $93,615
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- Not available
- Net price
- Not available
- 10-yr earnings
- $92,961
- Accept. rate
- 95.65%
- Tuition
- $19,686
- Net price
- $32,247
- 10-yr earnings
- $92,405
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Tarleton State University Tuition?
Tarleton State University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $17,958. In-state tuition is $7,878. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is Tarleton State University's average net price?
Tarleton State University's average net price in the local dataset is $20,261. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all Tarleton State University fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Tarleton State University.
What is Tarleton State University's acceptance rate?
Tarleton State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 94.20%.
How much is Tarleton State University tuition?
Tarleton State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $17,958.
What is Tarleton State University's average net price?
Tarleton State University's average net price in the local dataset is $20,261.
What is Tarleton State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $53,040 for Tarleton State University.
Is Tarleton State University accredited?
Tarleton State University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Tarleton State University?
The local dataset lists 12,263 undergraduate students at Tarleton State University.
What percentage of Tarleton State University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Tarleton State University in the local dataset is 37.11%.
What is the federal loan rate at Tarleton State University?
The federal loan rate for Tarleton State University in the local dataset is 45.48%.
Where should I verify Tarleton State University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Tarleton State University or the latest official federal education data.