by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Sul Ross State University, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Published attendance costs at Sul Ross State University fell between $23,759.00 and up to $33,839.00 across residency tiers.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: roughly $23,759.00 in-state versus $33,839.00 out-of-state.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $7,592.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $16,167.00 |
| Total cost | $23,759.00 |
| That is 23% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,759.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,243.00 |
| Net price | $12,516.00 |
| That is 35% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,759.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,419.00 |
| Net price | $10,340.00 |
| That is 46% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $17,672.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $16,167.00 |
| Total cost | $33,839.00 |
| That is 76% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $33,839.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,243.00 |
| Net price | $22,596.00 |
| That is 17% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $33,839.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,419.00 |
| Net price | $20,420.00 |
| That is 6% above the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
Published costs have climbed year over year by roughly 0.4% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Freshman year | $10,386.00 | $12,571.00 | $23,864.00 |
| Senior year | $10,525.00 | $12,739.00 | $24,183.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $41,820.00 | $50,621.00 | $96,094.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,932.00 | $19,285.00 | $36,608.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $481.00 | $583.00 | $1,106.00 |
| Total amount paid | $57,752.00 | $69,906.00 | $132,702.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Freshman year | $10,386.00 | $12,571.00 | $23,864.00 |
| Senior year | $10,432.00 | $12,627.00 | $23,970.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $20,818.00 | $25,199.00 | $47,834.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,931.00 | $9,600.00 | $18,223.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $240.00 | $290.00 | $550.00 |
| Total amount paid | $28,749.00 | $34,798.00 | $66,058.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Freshman year | $20,511.00 | $22,696.00 | $33,989.00 |
| Senior year | $20,784.00 | $22,999.00 | $34,443.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $82,589.00 | $91,390.00 | $136,863.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $31,464.00 | $34,816.00 | $52,140.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $950.00 | $1,052.00 | $1,575.00 |
| Total amount paid | $114,053.00 | $126,206.00 | $189,002.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Freshman year | $20,511.00 | $22,696.00 | $33,989.00 |
| Senior year | $20,601.00 | $22,797.00 | $34,140.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $41,112.00 | $45,493.00 | $68,129.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,662.00 | $17,331.00 | $25,955.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $473.00 | $524.00 | $784.00 |
| Total amount paid | $56,774.00 | $62,824.00 | $94,083.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $13,286.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $10,991.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,209.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $9,462.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,614.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,084.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,654.00 |
Use Sul Ross State University Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid breakdown.
Typical debt at graduation from Sul Ross State University amounts to $11,000.00, placing the school in the Low ($10-20k) burden category.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,251.00 |
| 25th | $4,215.00 |
| Median (50th) | $11,000.00 |
| 75th | $17,500.00 |
| 90th | $28,000.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt page.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $11,250.00 |
| Middle income | $11,320.00 |
| High income | $9,250.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $2,000.00 in extra median debt compared with high-income peers.
Whether your parents attended college is associated with differences in median debt at graduation.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $11,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $11,250.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Sul Ross State University works out to $3,563.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Sul Ross State University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 13.1% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Sul Ross State University add up to $218,778,926.00 covering 11,476 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 26 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $5,918.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veteran aid breakdown.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Sul Ross State University, think through the questions below:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.