Paying for Tarleton State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$7,878 0.38%	$17,958 1.80%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,497 0.40%	$15,057 1.54%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Tarleton State University (TSU) are $7,878 for Texas residents and $17,958 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

75% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,286. It could cover 46.14% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,814 for Texas residents and $25,894 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

TSU's 4-year tuition is $30,529 for Texas residents and $73,116 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $102,351 for Texas residents and $144,937 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Tarleton State University is $7,878 for Texas residents and $17,958 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.38% for Texas residents and increased by 1.80% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of TSU is $7,908 for Texas residents and $18,282 for out-of-state students, a 1.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

TSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,848	$17,640	$13,885
2023-2024	$7,878	$17,958	$14,662
Change % 2023-2024	0.38%	1.80%	5.60%
2024-2025	$7,908	$18,282	$15,482

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,497 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $15,057. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at TSU is $7,527 for Texas residents and $15,289 for out-of-state students , a 1.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

TSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,467	$14,829	$13,885
2023-2024	$7,497	$15,057	$14,662
Change % 2023-2024	0.40%	1.54%	5.60%
2024-2025	$7,527	$15,289	$15,482

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at TSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $184 for Texas residents and $604 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $242 for Texas residents and $662 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$184	$592
	2023-2024	$184	$604
	2024-2025	$184	$616
Graduate	2022-2023	$242	$651
	2023-2024	$242	$662
	2024-2025	$242	$673

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,662 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.60% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 9.40% compared to the previous year.

The TSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $24,100 for state residents and $34,180 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,586 for state residents and $36,666 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At TSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$7,878
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$17,958
Room & Board	$10,846	$13,332
Personal Expenses	$3,816	$3,816
Books & Supplies	$1,560
COA (In-State)	$24,100	$26,586
COA (Out-of-State)	$34,180	$36,666

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at TSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at TSU is $30,529 for Texas residents and $73,116 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Tarleton State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

TSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$7,779	$7,680	$7,583	$7,487	$30,529
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$18,086	$18,214	$18,343	$18,473	$73,116
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$7,680	$7,583	$7,487	$7,393	$30,144
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$18,214	$18,343	$18,473	$18,605	$73,635
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$7,583	$7,487	$7,393	$7,300	$29,763
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$18,343	$18,473	$18,605	$18,737	$74,158
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$7,487	$7,393	$7,300	$7,207	$29,387
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$18,473	$18,605	$18,737	$18,870	$74,685
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$7,393	$7,300	$7,207	$7,116	$29,016
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$18,605	$18,737	$18,870	$19,004	$75,215

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $102,351 for Texas residents and $144,937 for out-of-state students.

TSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,663	$25,257	$25,730	$26,226	$102,351
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$34,970	$35,791	$36,644	$37,533	$144,937
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,257	$25,884	$26,380	$26,898	$104,933
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,791	$36,644	$37,533	$38,457	$148,425
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,884	$26,547	$27,065	$27,606	$107,659
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,644	$37,533	$38,457	$39,420	$152,054
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,547	$27,245	$27,787	$28,352	$110,536
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,533	$38,457	$39,420	$40,423	$155,833
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,245	$27,983	$28,548	$29,139	$113,571
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$38,457	$39,420	$40,423	$41,469	$159,769

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 75% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $69,207 for Texas residents and $111,793 for out-of-state students.

TSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,377	$16,971	$17,444	$17,940	$69,207
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$26,684	$27,505	$28,358	$29,247	$111,793
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,971	$17,598	$18,094	$18,612	$71,789
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,505	$28,358	$29,247	$30,171	$115,281
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,598	$18,261	$18,779	$19,320	$74,515
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,358	$29,247	$30,171	$31,134	$118,910
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$18,261	$18,959	$19,501	$20,066	$77,392
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,247	$30,171	$31,134	$32,137	$122,689
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,959	$19,697	$20,262	$20,853	$80,427
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,171	$31,134	$32,137	$33,183	$126,625

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tarleton State University	$7,878	$17,958
Texas A & M University-College Station	$12,841	$40,328
Lone Star College System	$5,544	$6,960
Dallas College	$4,050	$6,000
The University of Texas at Austin	$11,678	$42,778
Houston Community College	$4,344	$5,460