Tarleton State University

www.tarleton.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,416

10.8% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$13,752

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.36%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

56.8%

10,657 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

13,995

65.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

48.8%

894 Graduates

About

Tarleton State University is a higher education institution located in Erath County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Tarleton State University were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (302 degrees awarded), General Business (249 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (240 degrees).

In 2021, 3,536 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tarleton State University. 64% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,341 degrees), 3.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (694 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tarleton State University is $4,416, which is $−18,768 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Tarleton State University is $4,416, which is $−18,768 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,752.

In 2021, 72% of undergraduate students attending Tarleton State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,416

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Tarleton State University was $4,416. The cost of tuition at Tarleton State University is $−18,768 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Tarleton State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,752

2021 Value

9.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Tarleton State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,752. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Tarleton State University grew by 9.41%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tarleton State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,321

Room and Board

$1,036

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tarleton State University was of $9,321 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 13% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,036. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.57% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Tarleton State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Tarleton State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.09% with respect to 2020, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tarleton State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.36%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Tarleton State University was 2.36%, which represents 82 out of the 3476 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Tarleton State University received 10,657 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.8% annual growth. Out of those 10,657 applicants, 6,054 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 56.8% acceptance rate.

There were 13,995 students enrolled at Tarleton State University in 2021. 46% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Tarleton State University has an overall enrollment yield of 35.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

56.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

6,054

Accepted Out of 10,657

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Tarleton State University was 56.8% (6,054 admissions from 10,657 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 57.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.8%, while admissions grew by 3.08%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Tarleton State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

46%

Submission Percentage (2021)

989

Scores Submitted (2021)

46% of enrolled first-time students at Tarleton State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Tarleton State University had a total enrollment of 13,995 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Tarleton State University is 9,163 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,832. This means that 65.5% of students enrolled at Tarleton State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tarleton State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.2% White, 21.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.11% Black or African American, 3.9% Two or More Races, 1.14% Asian, 0.472% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0786% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tarleton State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.2%), followed by White Male (23.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.8%), followed by White Male (18.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tarleton State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,995 students. The full-time enrollment at Tarleton State University is 9,163 and the part-time enrollment is 4,832. This means that 65.5% of students enrolled at Tarleton State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Tarleton State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Tarleton State University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Tarleton State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Tarleton State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
8,846 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,049 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,135 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tarleton State University is 63.2% White, 21.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.11% Black or African American, 3.9% Two or More Races, 1.14% Asian, 0.472% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0786% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 89 students (0.636%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 988 more women than men received degrees from Tarleton State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tarleton State University is white (2,341 degrees awarded). There were 3.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (694 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Tarleton State University is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (302 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (249 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (240 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tarleton State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (345 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (289 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (100 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tarleton State University are Other managers (142,944 people), Police officers (140,455 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (112,942 people), Registered nurses (60,032 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (52,303 people).

The most specialized majors at Tarleton State University in 2021 are Agriculture (345 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (289 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (100 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (303 degrees), and Protective Services (221 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tarleton State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Podiatrists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Tarleton State University are Agriculture (345 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (289 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (100 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (303 degrees), and Protective Services (221 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tarleton State University are Justice, public order, & safety activities (341,471 people), Elementary & secondary schools (254,558 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (185,322 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (145,957 people), and Construction (88,800 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Tarleton State University.

Most Common (2021)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
302 degrees awarded
General Business
249 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
240 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Tarleton State University was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 302 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Tarleton State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,274

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,262

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,274 degrees were awarded to men at Tarleton State University, which is 0.563 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,262).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Tarleton State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 138 degrees were awarded to men at Tarleton State University in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, which is 0.914 times less than the 151 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 239 degrees were awarded to men at Tarleton State University in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 3.79 times more than the 63 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 30% of students graduating from Tarleton State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (81.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Tarleton State University is Female and Asian (81.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.559% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,341 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
694 degrees awarded
Black or African American
280 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tarleton State University is white (2,341 degrees awarded). There were 3.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (694 degrees).

0.566% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,483 degrees awarded
White Male
858 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
487 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tarleton State University is white female (1,483 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (858 degrees).

Operations

Tarleton State University has an endowment valued at nearly $90.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 33.6M (37.3%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Tarleton State University had a total salary expenditure of 268M. Tarleton State University employs 127 Assistant professors, 124 Associate professors and 105 Instructors. Most academics at Tarleton State University are Female Instructor (68), Male Associate professor (66), and Male Assistant professor (65).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tarleton State University are: Management, with 158 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 129 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 120 employees.

Endowment

$90.1M

2021 Endowment

36.2%

growth from 2020

Tarleton State University has an endowment valued at about $90.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Tarleton State University grew 36.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Tarleton State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.58M - Federal
$9.35M - State
$46.8k - Local

As of 2021, Tarleton State University received $7.58M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.35M from state grants and contracts, and $46.8k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$83.2M

2021 Salaries

2.87%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Tarleton State University paid a median of $83.2M in salaries, which represents 31% of their overall expenditure ($268M) and a 2.87% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$32.3M

Instructional Salaries

434

Number of Employees

In 2021, Tarleton State University paid a total of $32.3M to 434 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

127 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

158 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tarleton State University were Assistant professor with 127 employees, Associate professor with 124 employees, and Instructor with 105 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tarleton State University were Management with 158 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 129 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 120 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tarleton State University was Female Instructor with 68 employees, Male Associate professor with 66 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 65 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Tarleton State University.