by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Sul Ross State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Sul Ross State University were $7,592 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $17,672. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $2,173 in-state and $2,173 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,419 | $15,499 |
| Fees | $2,173 | $2,173 |
| Total | $7,592 | $17,672 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Sul Ross State University cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Sul Ross State University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Relative to the national field, Sul Ross State University sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Sul Ross State University Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Sul Ross State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,419 | $15,211 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,419 | $15,211 |
| One Year Ago | $5,419 | $15,211 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,419 | $15,499 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Sul Ross has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 1.9%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $18,006 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of -0.25%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $7,573. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.44%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $17,750.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,573 | $17,750 |
| In 2 Years | $7,554 | $17,828 |
| In 3 Years | $7,535 | $17,907 |
| In 4 Years | $7,516 | $17,986 |
| In 5 Years | $7,497 | $18,065 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $71,471, compared with about $30,178 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Sul Ross State University, see the Sul Ross State University Financial Aid page.
