Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas

Tarleton State University is a public college in Stephenville, Texas and has been named to the Abound: Finish College Best Colleges for Adults award list for 2024. The part-time student body is 511 students, which represents 26% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $13,755 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $184. The school offers credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.tarleton.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students
3,135 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:8,745
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:2,305
  • Pell Grant students:4,445
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:2,498
  • Part-time students
    26%
  • Students over 25 years old
    20%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$184
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$13,755
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:71%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:43%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
326 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
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