by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Sul Ross degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Sul Ross measures up.
Sul Ross is ranked #1,149 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Texas, it ranks #81 of 184 for value.
Among the majors Sul Ross offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science | #72 of 547 |
| Health & Physical Education | #104 of 757 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies | #105 of 783 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #109 of 425 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #143 of 638 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | #159 of 678 |
| General Psychology | #211 of 1,068 |
| Psychology | #241 of 1,229 |
Below is the detailed Sul Ross value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Sul Ross State University is ranked #130 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #81 out of #184 for Texas value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Sul Ross financial aid page to be sure.
Sul Ross State University is ranked #1,149 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Sul Ross State University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Sul Ross costs about $16,331. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $65,323 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $24,563 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $13,286 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,331 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $65,323 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Sul Ross net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Sul Ross costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Sul Ross degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $98,252 | — | — |
| All Students | $65,323 | #1,149 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $53,144 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $98,252 | — | — |
| All Students | $65,323 | #81 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $53,144 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Sul Ross shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,209 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,462 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,614 |
| $75K–$110K | $18,084 |
| Over $110K | $20,654 |
About 73% of Sul Ross undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,179 per year. Get more details on the Sul Ross financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Sul Ross net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.