Tarleton State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
1%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Tarleton State University has a diverse student body with 36% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.8%(7,534)
Hispanic
23.2%(2,742)
African American
6.5%(769)
Asian
1.0%(117)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(68)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
3.6%(430)
Unknown
1.1%(133)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment14,092
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Tarleton State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Tarleton State University has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.8%(4,370)
Women
63.2%(7,510)

Gender Statistics

Men4,370

31% of total enrollment

Women7,510

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Tarleton State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.4%(50)
18-19
34.2%(4,060)
20-21
31.2%(3,708)
22-24
16.2%(1,921)
25+
18.0%(2,141)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.8%(40)
22-24
24.5%(541)
25+
73.7%(1,630)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Tarleton State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 105% in-state residents, -6% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.5%(2,370)
International
0.5%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State2,370

105% of student body

International12

1% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age