Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,529. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Texas residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $7,592 | $17,672 |
| Housing & meals | $10,330 | $10,330 |
| Books & supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| Personal & travel | $5,504 | $5,504 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$387 | −$387 |
| Total cost of attendance | $24,529 | $34,609 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Texas residents with financial need may receive a TEXAS Grant at Texas public universities; amounts are set each year and vary by college. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
College Scorecard
Sul Ross State University net price compared with other Texas colleges
Sul Ross State University has the 40th-lowest average net price of 96 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Hallmark University | $12,513 | 66% | $40,183 |
| 37 | Paul Quinn College | $12,709 | 27% | $29,288 |
| 38 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | $12,723 | 40% | $56,073 |
| 39 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana | $12,997 | 30% | $45,515 |
| 40 | Sul Ross State University | $13,286 | 30% | $41,871 |
| 41 | The University of Texas at Tyler | $13,323 | 54% | $57,053 |
| 42 | Rice University | $13,370 | 95% | $89,718 |
| 43 | Prairie View A & M University | $13,570 | 43% | $45,411 |
| 44 | The University of Texas at Arlington | $13,951 | 54% | $63,199 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Texas colleges →
Why Sul Ross State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sul Ross State University | 99% | $13,286 | 30% | $41,871 | This school |
| University of Houston-Victoria | 96% | $8,109 | 26% | $54,467 | |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | 100% | $1,300 | — | — | |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | 95% | $12,723 | 40% | $56,073 | |
| Midwestern State University | 94% | $11,656 | 43% | $55,747 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Sul Ross State University would cost you $5,177 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Sul Ross State University, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$1,904).
- University of Houston-Victoria gives aided families $2,049 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | Sul Ross State University | University of Houston-Victoria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $7,592 | $7,149 | +$443 |
| Books & supplies | $1,490 | $1,158 | +$332 |
| Housing & meals | $10,330 | $10,494 | −$164 |
| Personal & travel | $5,504 | $3,600 | +$1,904 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$387 | −$1,000 | +$613 |
| Sticker price | $24,529 | $21,401 | +$3,128 |
| Average grants | −$11,243 | −$13,292 | +$2,049 |
| You pay | $13,286 | $8,109 | +$5,177 |
“+” means Sul Ross State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Sul Ross State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Sul Ross State University?
Tuition and fees are $7,592 a year for Texas residents and $17,672 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Sul Ross State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $24,529 a year for Texas residents living on campus and about $34,609 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Sul Ross State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,286 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $11,110; $48–75k pay $11,261; $110k+ pay $20,279. These figures are for Texas residents.
How much debt do Sul Ross State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,000, and 11.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Sul Ross State University overview