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87.1%Acceptance
$7,878Tuition
12,263Students
51%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$53,040Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,878
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,958
Average Net Price
$20,261
Students Receiving Financial Aid
37.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,846
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,332
Books & Supplies
$1,560
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,284
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,606
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$208/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
55.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
45.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
37.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $15,477
$30,001 – $48,000 $16,966
$48,001 – $75,000 $20,599
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,714
$110,001+ $22,981

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $20,261 annually at Tarleton State, well below the $20,284 sticker price. Lower-income families get the best break, with those earning under $30,000 paying just $15,477 per year. Families making $30,000 to $48,000 pay $16,966, while those earning over $110,000 pay the full $22,981. Over four years, expect total costs between $62,000 and $92,000 depending on family income.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,606, translating to $208 monthly payments. That debt load looks manageable against the $53,040 median earnings ten years out. Only 45% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can cover costs without heavy borrowing. The 55% loan repayment rate indicates some graduates struggle with payments despite relatively low debt levels. In-state students get the biggest advantage, comprising 97% of enrollment and avoiding the $10,000 out-of-state premium.

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