Tarleton State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Texas residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 12,673 students.
About This School
Tarleton State University is a public institution located in Stephenville, Texas with approximately 12,673 undergraduate students enrolled. Tarleton State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,783 per year. The graduation rate is 48%, and the typical graduate earns $47,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Tarleton State University is a public research university in Stephenville, Texas, United States. It is a founding member of the Texas A&M University System and enrolled over 15,000 students in the fall of 2022. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 51% graduation rate means roughly half of students don't finish, and the 74% freshman retention rate suggests a real retention problem worth asking about on a campus visit. On the positive side, the average net price of $20,261/year is reasonable for a Texas A&M System school with research credentials, and graduates who do finish leave with relatively low debt at $13,989. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but come in with eyes open about the completion challenges.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (12,673 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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