Tarleton State University Graduate Schools

Tarleton State University (referred to as TSU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Stephenville, TX. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Tarleton State University is $7,467 for Texas residents and $14,829 for out-of-state students. The school has 2,212 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 14,092 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Tarleton State University (referred to as TSU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Stephenville, TX. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1926 - Current).
TSU Directory Information
School NameTarleton State University (TSU)
Address1333 W. Washington, Stephenville, TX 76401-0000
Phone254-968-9000
Webhttps://www.tarleton.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX
Financial Infohttps://www.tarleton.edu/finaid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Tarleton State University is $7,467 for Texas residents and $14,829 for out-of-state students. The school has 2,212 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 14,092 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 116 graduate programs through Master's and Doctorate (Research). Among them, 21 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$14,829
$7,467 for Texas Residents
Student Population2,212
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs116 graduate programs
(21 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Tarleton State University is $7,467 for Texas residents and $14,829 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $242 for Texas residents and $651 for out-of-state students.
Tarleton State University offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.
Tarleton State University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)21 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Tarleton State University is $7,467 for Texas residents and $14,829 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are decreased by -1.34% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$3,996$3,028$11,466$3,028
2019-2020$4,137$3,078$11,733$3,078
2020-2021$4,248$2,975$12,510$2,975
2021-2022$4,356$3,313$11,718$3,313
2022-2023$4,356$3,111$11,718$3,111
The graduate school tuition & fees of TSU is average compared to public graduate schools in Texas. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,518 and the Texas graduate tuition is $17,810 (public) / $18,159 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Tarleton State University$7,467$14,829
All Graduate Schools$16,002$19,518
Public$11,454$20,592
Private$19,594
Texas Graduate Schools$13,401$17,909
Public$8,153$17,810
Private$18,159
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $13,885 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Tarleton State University. On-campus living costs are increased by 3.26% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $15,674. Off-campus living costs are increased by 16.57% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$10,480$3,057$10,480$3,057
2019-2020$10,712$3,147$10,712$3,147
2020-2021$9,321$3,216$9,321$3,216
2021-2022$10,206$3,240$10,206$3,240
2022-2023$10,328$3,557$12,117$3,557
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $242 for Texas residents and $651 for other students at Tarleton State University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$222$637
2019-2020$230$652
2020-2021$236$695
2021-2022$242$651
2022-2023$242$651

Graduate Programs at TSU

Tarleton State University offers 36 graduate programs for Master's and Doctorate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 782 students have completed their study at Tarleton State University.
Offered Degrees at Tarleton State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree3420746
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship2136
Total3621782
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Tarleton State University by award level.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 138 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Educational Leadership and Administration program with 36 completers.
Tarleton State University offers 36 programs through Master's and Doctorate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 782 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 746 students have earned/completed Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] (2 completers) 41 completers-
Agricultural Economics0-
Agricultural and Extension Education Services30$41,000
Animal Sciences11-
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] (1 completers) 3 completers-
Environmental Science3-
Communication and Journalism [+] 11 completers-
Communication0-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric11-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 14 completers-
Information Science/Studies14-
Education [+] (4 completers) 120 completers-
Education0-
Curriculum and Instruction74-
Educational Leadership and Administration37$49,100
Music Teacher Education9-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0-
Engineering [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Computer Engineering0-
Engineering Technology [+] (1 completers) 13 completers-
Quality Control Technology/Technician13-
Work and Family Studies [+] 3 completers-
Early Childhood and Family Studies3-
English Language and Literature [+] (1 completers) 8 completers-
English Language and Literature8-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences8-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 7 completers-
Mathematics7-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] (1 completers) 76 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science76-
Physical Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Geology/Earth Science1-
Psychology [+] (1 completers) 64 completers-
Counseling Psychology49-
Applied Psychology15-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 34 completers$49,000
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies34-
Human Services [+] (2 completers) 69 completers-
Public Administration20-
Social Work49-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 50 completers-
Athletic Training/Trainer13-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist25-
Nursing Education7-
Nursing Administration5-
Business [+] (2 completers) 212 completers-
Business Administration and Management138$58,600
Accounting14-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration60$56,100
History [+] 3 completers-
History3-
Total746
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 36 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration36-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies0-
Total36

Graduate Student Population at TSU

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 2,329 students enrolled into Tarleton State University graduate schools where it has total 14,092 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 596 full-time and 1,733 part-time graduate students. By gender, 736 male and 1,593 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,3297361,593
Full-time596181415
Part-tme1,7335551,178
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 1,370 White (58.82%), 319 Black/African American (13.70%), 416 Hispanic (17.86%), 54 Asian (2.32%), and 170 students with other races. 25 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,3297361,593
American Indian/Native American1028
Asian541737
Black/African American319107212
Hispanic416123293
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander321
White1,370421949
Two More1014457
Un-Known311219
Non-resident Alien25817
Tarleton State University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 2,004 graduate students (86.05% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 252 graduate students (10.82% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total2,329
Enrolled Online Exclusively2,004
Enrolled Some Online Courses252
Not in Online Courses73
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Tarleton State University. 626 students are aged 20 to 24 (26.88% of total students), 2 students are aged below 20 (0.09%), 192 students are aged above 50 (8.24%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Tarleton State University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,3297361,593
Under 18110
Age 18-19101
Age 20-21461036
Age 22-24580181399
Age 25-29528152376
Age 30-34322107215
Age 35-3928790197
Age 40-49372124248
Age 50-6417958121
Over 6413130

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