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Sul Ross State University

Sul Ross

Alpine, Texas 79832

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

Sul Ross State University is a public institution in Alpine with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 984, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

27% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,871 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,991.

Established
1917
Mascot
Sully
Type
Public university
Division
Division II

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96%Acceptance
984SAT Avg
1,378Students
11:1Student:Faculty
27%Grad Rate
$41,871Earnings 10yr
$10,991Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 984

Reading & WritingMid: 493
473568
MathMid: 485
460530

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 16
1321

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,592
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,384
Room & Board$10,330
Books & Supplies$1,490
Total Cost of Attendance$23,759
Average Net Price$10,991
Median Debt at Graduation$15,900
Monthly Payment (10yr)$169

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,209
$30–48K$9,462
$48–75K$10,614
$75–110K$18,084
$110K+$20,654

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-1.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (51)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

58%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
1,378
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
52%

Race & Ethnicity

White 20%
Black 7%
Hispanic 69%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate27.4%
Freshman Retention58.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$34,340
10 Years$41,871

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from TX state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Antoniopop. 1.5M
316 mi(548 min)
Austinpop. 960K
352 mi(610 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
436 mi(756 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SAT San Antonio315 mi
AUS Austin357 mi
ABQ Albuquerque366 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1978 mi · ~57h 9m drive
New York, NY1803 mi · ~52h 5m drive
Hartford, CT1888 mi · ~54h 33m drive
Providence, RI1952 mi · ~56h 23m drive
Albany, NY1851 mi · ~53h 28m drive
Syracuse, NY1746 mi · ~50h 26m drive
Rochester, NY1680 mi · ~48h 32m drive
Buffalo, NY1614 mi · ~46h 38m drive
Philadelphia, PA1731 mi · ~50h drive
Pittsburgh, PA1497 mi · ~43h 15m drive
Harrisburg, PA1648 mi · ~47h 37m drive
Newark, NJ1794 mi · ~51h 50m drive
Washington, DC1617 mi · ~46h 43m drive
Baltimore, MD1645 mi · ~47h 31m drive
Atlanta, GA1150 mi · ~33h 13m drive
Charlotte, NC1363 mi · ~39h 23m drive
Raleigh, NC1491 mi · ~43h 4m drive
Miami, FL1462 mi · ~42h 14m drive
Orlando, FL1344 mi · ~38h 50m drive
Tampa, FL1288 mi · ~37h 13m drive
Nashville, TN1052 mi · ~30h 23m drive
New Orleans, LA811 mi · ~23h 26m drive
Richmond, VA1576 mi · ~45h 32m drive
Chicago, IL1193 mi · ~34h 28m drive
Detroit, MI1408 mi · ~40h 41m drive
Minneapolis, MN1156 mi · ~33h 24m drive
St. Louis, MO954 mi · ~27h 34m drive
Kansas City, MO793 mi · ~22h 55m drive
Indianapolis, IN1180 mi · ~34h 5m drive
Columbus, OH1337 mi · ~38h 37m drive
Cleveland, OH1443 mi · ~41h 41m drive
Milwaukee, WI1232 mi · ~35h 35m drive
Dallas, TX436 mi · ~12h 36m drive
Houston, TX497 mi · ~14h 21m drive
Austin, TX352 mi · ~10h 10m drive
San Antonio, TX316 mi · ~9h 8m drive
Los Angeles, CA889 mi · ~25h 41m drive
San Francisco, CA1187 mi · ~34h 17m drive
San Diego, CA811 mi · ~23h 26m drive
Seattle, WA1549 mi · ~44h 45m drive
Portland, OR1466 mi · ~42h 21m drive
Denver, CO652 mi · ~18h 50m drive
Phoenix, AZ538 mi · ~15h 33m drive
Salt Lake City, UT854 mi · ~24h 40m drive
Honolulu, HI3397 mi · ~98h 8m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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