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97.1%Acceptance
$7,592Tuition
1,378Students
27%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,871Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,592
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,384
Average Net Price
$10,991
Students Receiving Financial Aid
51.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,330
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,744
Books & Supplies
$1,490
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,412
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,900
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$169/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
44.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
38.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
51.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,209
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,462
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,614
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,084
$110,001+ $20,654

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $11,000 annually at Sul Ross State University, far below the $19,412 sticker price. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $6,209 per year, while wealthy families earning over $110,000 pay the full $20,655. Over four years, expect total costs between $25,000 and $83,000 depending on family income.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $15,900, translating to monthly payments of $169. With median earnings of $41,871 ten years out, loan payments consume roughly 5% of income. The 44% loan repayment rate suggests many struggle to pay back what they borrowed. Only 38% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability for most Texas families.

The best deal goes to low-income Texas residents, who get a college degree for roughly the price of a used car. Out-of-state students pay more with limited financial aid options.

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