Tarleton State University identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to the institution’s mission, the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs offered. The institution uses multiple measures to document student success as described below.
Additional Student Achievement Resources
Key Student Completion Indicator
Tarleton State University uses the National Student Clearinghouse 6-yr graduation rate as the Key Student Completion Indicator (KSCI). This measure was chosen to include both first-time freshman who graduate at the university and those who transfer out and graduate.
| Fall Cohort | 2012 | 2013 (target) | 2014 (target) | 2015 (target) | 2016 (target) | 2017 (target) | 2018 (target) |
| Total | 59.77% | 62.60% (60%) | 60.43% (63%) | 63.86% (63%) | 60.96% (64%) | 65.01% (64%) | (66%) |
Source: National Student Clearinghouse
Underrepresented Completions
Tarleton uses the 60x30TX completion measure for underrepresented populations to track certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s completions. Percentages are of the total completions. Students can be in multiple populations.
| Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 (target) | 2020 (target) |
| Total | 2,577 | 2,880 | 3,023 | 3,112 | 3201 | |
| African American | 6.9% | 7.3% | 7.1% | 8.3% | 9% (10%) | (10%) |
| Hispanic | 12.6% | 14.7% | 16.9% | 17.8% | 17.7% (19%) | (19%) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 45.7% | 46.9% | 47.5% | 46.7% | 45.5% (48%) | (47%) |
| Male | 37.6% | 38.1% | 38.2% | 38.2% | 37.6% (39%) | (39%) |
Source: 60x30TX
Additionally, Tarleton uses the self-reported first generation percent of baccalaureate graduates whose parents did not graduate from college.
| Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 (target) | 2020 (target) | 2021 (target) |
| First Generation | 40.8% | 39.4% | 41.2% | 41.0% | 42.8% (42%) | 43.09% (44%) | (44%) |
Source: Legislative Budget Board – Note: This percent does not include unreported.
Graduate Completions
Tarleton uses the 60x30TX completion of graduate students to track progress towards the state’s completion goal.
| Academic Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 (target) |
| Graduate Students | 463 | 473 | 501 | 632 | (650) |
Source: 60x30TX
FTIC Retention Rates
Tarleton uses a number of measures for retention. The first-year and second-year rates are listed below.
| Fall Cohort | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 (target) | 2018 (target) | 2019 (target) | 2020 (target) |
| First-year Retention | 66.2% | 70.6% | 67.1% | 69.2% | 65.3% (70%) | 70% (67%) | (71%) |
| Second-year Retention | 56.9% | 57.9% | 54.4% | 57.9% (56%) | 56.5% (59%) | (58%) |
Source: Institutional Analytics, Effectiveness, and Accreditation Retention Matrix
Transfer Rates
Tarleton measures transfer student success through persistence and 4-year & 6-year graduation rates.
| Transfer Cohort | 2012 | 2013 (target) | 2014 (target) | 2015 (target) | 2016 (target) | 2017 | 2018 (target) | 2019 (target) | 2020 (target) |
| First-Year Persistence | 74.3% | 77.9% | 75.9% | 75.1% | 76.0% | 76.5% | 78% (77%) | 81.7% (79%) | (83%) |
| Fourth-Year Graduation | 64.3% | 68.2% | 65.4% | 66% (68%) | 65.2% (68%) | (68%) | |||
| Sixth-year Graduation | 68.1% | 73.4% (70%) | 71.2% (75%) | (73%) |
Source: TAMUS EmpowerU
Course Completion Rates
The course completion measure illustrates the rate at which courses are dropped.
| Fall Semester | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 (target) | 2019 (target) | 2020 (target) |
| Course Completion | 96.5% | 96.2% | 96.2% | 96.1% (97%) | 97% (97%) | (98%) |
Source: THECB Accountability Report
Certification & Licensure Rates
Teacher education and nursing passing rates are listed below. These are two of Tarleton’s largest licensure and certification programs.
| Academic Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 (target) | 2021 (target) |
| Teacher Education | 95% | 94% | 92% | 93% | 95% | 96% (100%) | (100%) |
| Nursing | 91% | 80% | 77% | 85% | 84% | 89% (100%) | (100%) |
Source: Legislative Budget Board, Texas Board of Nursing
Job Placement Rates
Students found working or enrolled in Texas within one year after earning a degree or certificate. Note that this measure was revised to match the 60x30TX state strategic plan.
| Year | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 (target) | 2019 (target) | 2020 (target) |
| Total | 85.3% | 83.7% | 84.6% | 85.3% | 84.6% (87%) | 84.6% (86%) | (86%) |
Source: THECB Accountability Report