Tarleton State University

www.tarleton.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,951

9.39% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$15,181

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

7.28%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

57.8%

10,169 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

14,016

64.3% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

45.8%

921 Graduates

About

Tarleton State University is a higher education institution located in Erath County, TX. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Tarleton State University were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (249 degrees awarded), General Business (247 degrees), and General Health & Physical Education (222 degrees).

In 2020, 3,295 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tarleton State University. 64.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,151 degrees), 3.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (623 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tarleton State University is $4,951, which is $−17,579 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Tarleton State University is $4,951, which is $−17,579 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,181.

In 2020, 66% of undergraduate students attending Tarleton State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,951

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Tarleton State University was $4,951. The cost of tuition at Tarleton State University is $−17,579 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$15,181

2020 Value

3.76%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Tarleton State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,181. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Tarleton State University grew by 3.76%.

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

$10,712

Room and Board

$1,020

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tarleton State University was of $10,712 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,020. The cost of room and board increased by 2.21% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.59% 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

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Tarleton State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 4.76% with respect to 2019, when 63% 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.

7.28%

2018 Default Rate

253

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Tarleton State University was 7.28%, which represents 253 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 10,169 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 0.564% annual growth. Out of those 10,169 applicants, 5,873 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 57.8% acceptance rate.

There were 14,016 students enrolled at Tarleton State University in 2020, and 71% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Tarleton State University has an overall enrollment yield of 38.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

57.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

5,873

Accepted Out of 10,169

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Tarleton State University was 57.8% (5,873 admissions from 10,169 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 55.8%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 0.564%, while admissions grew by 4.15%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Tarleton State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

71%

Submission Percentage

1,623

Scores Submitted

71% of enrolled first-time students at Tarleton State University in 2020 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 has a total enrollment of 14,016 students. The full-time enrollment at Tarleton State University is 9,015 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,001. This means that 64.3% 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, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.5% Black or African American, 3.66% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, 0.457% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tarleton State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.5%), followed by White Male (24%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.9%), followed by White Male (18.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tarleton State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,016 students. The full-time enrollment at Tarleton State University is 9,015 and the part-time enrollment is 5,001. This means that 64.3% of students enrolled at Tarleton State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

69%

2020 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), 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

White
8,852
Hispanic or Latino
3,037
Black or African American
1,191

The enrolled student population at Tarleton State University is 63.2% White, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.5% Black or African American, 3.66% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, 0.457% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 82 students (0.585%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 937 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 (2,151 degrees awarded). There were 3.45 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (623 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Tarleton State University is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (249 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (247 degrees) and General Health & Physical Education (222 degrees).

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 (328 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (222 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (251 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

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 Social workers, all other (146,659 people), Other managers (120,950 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (112,882 people), Registered nurses (57,318 people), and Physicians (49,051 people).

The most specialized majors at Tarleton State University are Agriculture (328 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (222 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (251 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (63 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (143 degrees).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Nurse anesthetists

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (262,290 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (199,566 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (139,569 people), Individual & family services (112,451 people), and Outpatient care centers (97,374 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

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
249 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
247 degree-majorss awarded
General Health & Physical Education
222 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Tarleton State University was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 249 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

1,179

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

2,116

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 1,179 degrees were awarded to men at Tarleton State University, which is 0.557 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,116).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 115 degrees were awarded to men at Tarleton State University in General Business, which is 0.871 times less than the 132 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 205 degrees were awarded to women at Tarleton State University in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 4.66 times more than the 44 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 28% of students graduating from Tarleton State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (52.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Tarleton State University is Female and White (52.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 0.326% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,151 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
623 degrees awarded
Black or African American
255 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tarleton State University is white (2,151 degrees awarded). There were 3.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (623 degrees).

1.24% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
1,346 degrees awarded
White Male
805 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
436 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tarleton State University is white female (1,346 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (805 degrees).

Operations

Tarleton State University has an endowment valued at nearly $66.1M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $17.7M (26.8%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Tarleton State University had a total salary expenditure of $239M. Tarleton State University employs 144 Assistant professors, 113 Associate professors, and 91 Instructors. Most academics at Tarleton State University are Female Assistant professors (75), Male Assistant professors(69), and Male Associate professors (63).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tarleton State University are: Management, with 146 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 114 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 113 employees.

Endowment

$66.1M

2020 Endowment

47.9%

growth from 2019

Tarleton State University has an endowment valued at about $66.1M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Tarleton State University grew 47.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $26.5M 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

$6.39M - Federal
$8.87M - State
$14k - Local

As of 2020, Tarleton State University received $6.39M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $8.87M from state grants and contracts, and $14k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$80.9M

2020 Salaries

1.17%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Tarleton State University paid a median of $80.9M in salaries, which represents 33.9% of their overall expenditure ($239M) and a 1.17% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.62% growth from 2018 and a 1.46% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$31.5M

Instructional Salaries

433

Number of Employees

In 2020, Tarleton State University paid a total of $31.5M to 433 employees working as instructors, which represents 39% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

144 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

146 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tarleton State University were Assistant professor with 144 employees; Associate professor with 113 employees; and Associate professor with 91 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tarleton State University were Management with 146 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 114 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 113 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tarleton State University was Female Assistant professor with 75 employees, Male Assistant professor with 69 employees, and Male Associate professor with 63 employees.

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