College statistics
- Address:
- HWY 90 East
Alpine, TX
79832 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.sulross.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $5,419
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $15,499
- Room and Board:
- $10,892
- Acceptance Rate:
- 95.6%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $84,811,244
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research Colleges and Universities
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Sul Ross State University is a public master's-level institution located in Alpine, Texas, a small town in the remote Davis Mountains region of West Texas. The university serves a regional student population with undergraduate and graduate programs anchored by business, management, and marketing. Sul Ross functions as an accessible pathway to a four-year degree and graduate education for students across West Texas and beyond.
Enrollment stands at approximately 1,942 students. In-state tuition is $5,419 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $16,311 when room and board are included; out-of-state students pay $15,499 in tuition and face a total cost of $26,391. Admissions are open, with an acceptance rate of 95.6 percent. Many students receive financial aid that reduces their net cost below the published rates.
The university reports a solid endowment and maintains research activity across its programs. It classifies as a Research College and is designated an Opportunity College for higher access and earnings outcomes. Sul Ross suits students seeking an affordable entry point to higher education in a rural setting and those looking to complete bachelor's and master's degrees without relocating to a major metropolitan area. Visit www.sulross.edu/ for more information.