by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students won’t pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at Tarleton and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$7,549.00 is the typical Tarleton State University’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 92% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as loans.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. But bear in mind that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Tarleton State University you may end up taking on.
As well as scholarships, 46% of freshmen (905 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $4,656.00 a piece.
The numbers plus the graph following refer to mainly federal grants, and some local and state grants.
46% of first-year students at Tarleton State University (905 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,656.00.
The next table shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 18.72% | $6,213.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.95% | $4,826.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 6.41% | $1,613.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.11% | $170.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
1329 Tarleton undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 92% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $7,549.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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