Sul Ross State University
PublicAlpine, TX
Sul Ross State University, in Alpine, TX, is a public small school, enrolling around 1,396 students. Sul Ross State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 99%. Among reported majors, Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness shows the strongest outcomes -- $57,658/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $10,080 more per year in tuition and fees (2.3x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sul Ross State University's acceptance rate?
Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX admits approximately 99% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Sul Ross State University?
Admitted students at Sul Ross State University typically score between 930–1110 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Sul Ross State University?
Admitted students at Sul Ross State University typically score between 15–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Sul Ross State University cost?
Sul Ross State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,529 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Sul Ross State University?
For 2024-25, Sul Ross State University's published tuition and required fees were $17,672 for out-of-state students and $7,592 for in-state students -- $10,080 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Sul Ross State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Sul Ross State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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