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 .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
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 the institution 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. Program outcomes vary by major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 51 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $42,239. Psychology, General reports 49 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $42,185. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness reports 33 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $57,658. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 22 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $49,510.
