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 .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Tarleton State University earn median 4-year earnings of $57,758, placing the institution 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 Tarleton State University in the 74.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful lifetime returns relative to TX's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $31,626 (the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential).
The earnings pattern reflects Tarleton State University's strong business orientation, with Business representing 20% of graduates. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other is the largest program with 260 graduates earning median earnings of $53,503 four years after enrollment. Azimuth ranks Business/Commerce, General #42 among nonprofit four-year institutions , with graduates earning $66,572. The institution also graduates substantial cohorts in Criminal Justice and Corrections (209 students) and Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (207 students), both with earnings above TX's no-degree baseline.
