by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Tarleton State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Tarleton State University were $8,302 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $18,142. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals came to $3,504 in-state and $3,504 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,798 | $14,638 |
| Fees | $3,504 | $3,504 |
| Total | $8,302 | $18,142 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Tarleton State University cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Tarleton State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Relative to the national field, Tarleton State University sits close to the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Tarleton State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Tarleton State University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,416 | $14,208 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,416 | $14,208 |
| One Year Ago | $4,416 | $14,496 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,798 | $14,638 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Tarleton has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 1.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $18,319 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.17%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $8,482. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.05%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $18,332.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,482 | $18,332 |
| In 2 Years | $8,666 | $18,524 |
| In 3 Years | $8,854 | $18,718 |
| In 4 Years | $9,046 | $18,914 |
| In 5 Years | $9,242 | $19,113 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $74,488, versus roughly $35,048 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Tarleton State University, head to the Tarleton State University Financial Aid page.
