Tarleton State University's published cost of attendance is $24,100. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,574, middle-income families pay around $20,396, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,076.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $24,100 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,142 |
| Room and Board | $10,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,248 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$3,317 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,783 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,574 |
| $30–48k | $16,980 |
| $48–75k | $20,396 |
| $75–110k | $23,466 |
| $110k+ | $24,076 |
Tarleton State University's published cost of attendance is $24,100. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,574, middle-income families pay around $20,396, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,076. Azimuth ranks Tarleton State University #514 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Tarleton State's tuition structure reflects its public-university mission, with need-based aid available through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state programs. The institution participates in federal financial aid programs, and families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility. Aid packages combine grants, loans, and work-study opportunities to help bridge the gap between sticker price and net price. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,606, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,125; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,758, median federal debt of $19,606 projects to a monthly payment of about $222 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Tarleton State University earn median 4-year earnings of $57,758, placing Tarleton State University in the 32.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,491 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 74.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Tarleton State University #739 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other reports 260 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $53,503, ranked #44 nationally in its major. Business/Commerce, General reports 229 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $66,572, ranked #22 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 209 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $53,821, ranked #100 nationally in its major. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness reports 207 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $52,999, ranked #100 nationally in its major.
