Sul Ross State University — College Profile

About

Known as the "Frontier University of Texas," Sul Ross State University in Alpine offers a close-knit academic community set against the scenic backdrop of the Davis Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert. The university leverages its unique location to excel in hands-on programs like natural resource management, geology, animal science, and criminal justice. Campus life is relaxed and deeply rooted in West Texas heritage, characterized by small class sizes, active outdoor recreation, and personalized mentorship from faculty. Distinctively, Sul Ross is celebrated as the birthplace of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and houses the Center for Big Bend Studies, making it a premier regional hub for archaeological and historical research.

Wikipedia:Sul Ross State University (SRSU) is a public university in Alpine, Texas, United States. The main campus is the primary institution of higher education serving the nineteen-county Big Bend region of far West Texas. Branch campuses, branded as Sul Ross State International, are located in Del Rio, Uvalde, and Eagle Pass.

Location

Alpine, TX, 79832 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

SAT · San Antonio

315 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$7,592$17,672

Housing & food (on campus)$10,892$10,892

Books & supplies$2,167$2,167

Cost of attendance$27,717$40,317

Average net price$13,286Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$17,672

In-state: $7,592

Housing & food (on campus)$10,892

Books & supplies$2,167

Cost of attendance$40,317

In-state: $27,717

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $13,286

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.sulross.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2025-26

Sul Ross State University’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$21,880

Books & supplies$1,288

Personal expenses$3,537

Transportation$2,187

Total published by the school$40,317

Source: www.sulross.edu · checked Sep 30, 2026

See how the in-state total ($27,717) is made up

How it’s made up · in-state, 2025-26

Sul Ross State University’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$9,280

Books & supplies$1,288

Personal expenses$3,537

Transportation$2,187

Total published by the school$27,717

Source: www.sulross.edu · checked Sep 30, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$11,110

$30–48k

$11,722

$48–75k

$11,261

$75–110k

$18,596

$110k+

$20,279

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

29%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

22%

Back for yr 2

45%

Transferred

32%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

29% graduated · 35% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 35% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$34,340

10 yrs after entry$41,871

Debt

Median at graduation$15,900

Monthly payment$169

Middle 50% owe$4.2k–$17.5k

90th percentile$28,000

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

99%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1024

R 470–550 · M 460–560

ACT midpoint

Comp 15–24 · E 17–24 · M 15–21

SAT middle 50%: 930–1110

40080012001600

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Student Body

Gender

Men 43%Women 57%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

11 : 1

Pell grant

58%

First-gen

46%

Family income

$26,794

Independent

31%

Age at entry

23.0

Part-time

40%

Race & ethnicity

White

19%

Hispanic

68%

Black

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$34,340

After 10 yrs

$41,871

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods55

Business/Commerce, General40

Criminal Justice and Corrections36

Psychology, General31

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness28

Business Administration, Management and Operations25

Biology, General20

Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy19

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities17

Animal Sciences16

English Language and Literature, General10

History9

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing8

Agricultural Business and Management6

Computer and Information Sciences, General6

Fine and Studio Arts6

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$26M

Full-time faculty

57%

Faculty salary

$7,971/mo

Teaching spend

$9,128

per student

Federal loans

41%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Research activity

Research college or university

$7M research spending

Undergraduate profile