Tarleton State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
0%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Tarleton State University has a diverse student body with 37% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.1%(9,176)
Hispanic
23.6%(3,428)
African American
6.8%(996)
Asian
1.1%(164)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(84)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(12)
Two or More Races
3.8%(547)
Unknown
1.0%(146)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment17,448
International Students0%

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
37.4%(5,484)
Women
62.6%(9,166)

Gender Statistics

Men5,484

31% of total enrollment

Women9,166

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Tarleton State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 56% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
10.9%(1,497)
18-19
33.0%(4,516)
20-21
27.4%(3,747)
22-24
13.7%(1,873)
25+
15.0%(2,055)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
20-21
3.3%(74)
22-24
25.2%(566)
25+
71.5%(1,609)

Age Diversity Insights

56%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Tarleton State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 104% in-state residents, -4% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.5%(2,602)
International
0.5%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State2,602

104% of student body

International12

0% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age