Sul Ross State University's published cost of attendance is $24,529. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $11,110, middle-income families pay around $11,261, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,279.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $24,529 |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,672 |
| Room and Board | $10,892 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,167 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,243 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,286 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,110 |
| $30–48k | $11,722 |
| $48–75k | $11,261 |
| $75–110k | $18,596 |
| $110k+ | $20,279 |
Sul Ross State University's published cost of attendance is $24,529. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $11,110, middle-income families pay around $11,261, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,279. Azimuth ranks Sul Ross State University #104 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Sul Ross State University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans. As a public regional university, the institution's tuition structure is designed to keep costs accessible for Texas residents and students from surrounding regions. Financial aid packages combine institutional, state, and federal sources to help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $15,900, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $8,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $49,811, median federal debt of $15,900 projects to a monthly payment of about $180 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Sul Ross State University earn median 4-year earnings of $49,811, placing Sul Ross State University in the 10.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,952 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Sul Ross State University in the 66.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Sul Ross State University #1127 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 23.8 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These figures represent lifetime returns relative to TX's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $31,626 (the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential). The earnings pattern centers on Business. Criminal Justice is the largest program with 51 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $42,239, at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 49 students earning median 4-year earnings of $42,185, at 0.8x the national benchmark. Business/Commerce, General and Teacher Education round out the top programs by enrollment, with Kinesiology delivering median 4-year earnings of $57,658 at 1.1x the national benchmark. This concentration in Business fields reflects the institution's academic focus and aligns with strong regional employer demand in West Texas.
