Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX · Public · 12,673 undergrads (medium, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $15,574 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $16,980 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $20,396 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $23,466 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,076 |
| All incomes (average) | $20,783 |
Sticker tuition: $8,302 in-state, $18,142 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Average SAT
- 1075
- Median ACT
- 20
- Students with Pell grants
- 34%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 48%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $53,040
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,606
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business20%
Agriculture14%
Kinesiology & Sports Science11%
Health & Nursing9%
Psychology8%
Criminal Justice5%
Biology & Life Sciences4%
Computer Science3%
Education3%
Environmental Studies2%
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