Sul Ross State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,419

2023 Average Net Price

$12,240

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

95.6%

1,073 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,942

49% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

27.4%

90 Graduates

About

Sul Ross State University is a higher education institution located in Brewster County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Sul Ross State University were Teacher Education (55 degrees awarded), General Business (40 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (36 degrees).

In 2023, 524 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sul Ross State University. 64.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (346 degrees), 2.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (140 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sul Ross State University is $5,419, which is $−19,156 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Sul Ross State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 741 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Sul Ross State University is $5,419, which is $19,156 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,240.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending Sul Ross State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,419

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Sul Ross State University was $5,419. The cost of tuition at Sul Ross State University is $−19,156 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Sul Ross State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,240

2023 Value

6.78%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Sul Ross State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,240. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Sul Ross State University grew by 6.78%.

This chart compares the average net price of Sul Ross State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,692

Room and Board

$1,303

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sul Ross State University was of $9,692 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.834% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,303. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Sul Ross State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Sul Ross State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.43% with respect to 2022, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sul Ross State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Sul Ross State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 741 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Sul Ross State University received 1,073 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 49.7% annual growth. Out of those 1,073 applicants, 1,026 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,942 students enrolled at Sul Ross State University in 2023. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Sul Ross State University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,026

Accepted Out of 1,073

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Sul Ross State University was 95.6% (1,026 admissions from 1,073 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 97.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 49.7%, while admissions grew by 47.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Sul Ross State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

15%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Sul Ross State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Sul Ross State University had a total enrollment of 1,942 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Sul Ross State University is 951 students and the part-time enrollment is 991. This means that 49% of students enrolled at Sul Ross State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sul Ross State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.8% White, 5.51% Black or African American, 1.39% Two or More Races, 0.515% Asian, 0.412% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Sul Ross State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (34.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (27.9%) and White Male (14.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (29.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.7%) and White Female (19.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sul Ross State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,942 students. The full-time enrollment at Sul Ross State University is 951 and the part-time enrollment is 991. This means that 49% of students enrolled at Sul Ross State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Sul Ross State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Sul Ross State University was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Sul Ross State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Sul Ross State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,297 enrolled students
White
462 enrolled students
Black or African American
107 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sul Ross State University is 66.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.8% White, 5.51% Black or African American, 1.39% Two or More Races, 0.515% Asian, 0.412% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 19 students (0.978%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 156 more women than men received degrees from Sul Ross State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sul Ross State University is hispanic or latino (346 degrees awarded). There were 2.47 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (140 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Sul Ross State University is Teacher Education (55 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (40 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (36 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sul Ross State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (25 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees), and Agriculture (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sul Ross State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,529,591 people), Secondary school teachers (537,194 people), Education administrators (276,810 people), Special education teachers (205,267 people), and Other managers (191,312 people).

The most specialized majors at Sul Ross State University in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (25 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees), Agriculture (30 degrees), Education (132 degrees), and History (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sul Ross State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Sul Ross State University are Natural Resources & Conservation (25 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees), Agriculture (30 degrees), Education (132 degrees), and History (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sul Ross State University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sul Ross State University.

Most Common (2023)

Teacher Education
55 degrees awarded
General Business
40 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
36 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Sul Ross State University was Teacher Education with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Sul Ross State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

184

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

340

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 184 degrees were awarded to men at Sul Ross State University, which is 0.541 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (340).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sul Ross State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Sul Ross State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.25 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Sul Ross State University in Teacher Education, which is 54 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 16% of students graduating from Sul Ross State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Sul Ross State University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
346 degrees awarded
White
140 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sul Ross State University is hispanic or latino (346 degrees awarded). There were 2.47 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (140 degrees).

0.573% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
246 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
100 degrees awarded
White Female
77 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sul Ross State University is hispanic or latino female (246 degrees awarded). There were 2.46 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (100 degrees).

Operations

Sul Ross State University has an endowment valued at nearly $26.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 694k (2.64%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Sul Ross State University had a total salary expenditure of 63.9M. Sul Ross State University employs 23 Associate professors, 21 Professors and 19 Assistant professors. Most academics at Sul Ross State University are Male Associate professor (16), Male Professor (13), and Male Assistant professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sul Ross State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 146 employees, Management, with 37 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

Endowment

$26.3M

2023 Endowment

10.3%

growth from 2022

Sul Ross State University has an endowment valued at about $26.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Sul Ross State University grew 10.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Sul Ross State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.5M

2023 Salaries

4.28%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Sul Ross State University paid a median of $22.5M in salaries, which represents 35.2% of their overall expenditure ($63.9M) and a 4.28% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.22% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.5% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.52M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Sul Ross State University paid a total of $5.52M to 79 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

146 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sul Ross State University were Associate professor with 23 employees, Professor with 21 employees, and Assistant professor with 19 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sul Ross State University were Office and Administrative Support with 146 employees, Management with 37 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sul Ross State University was Male Associate professor with 16 employees, Male Professor with 13 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Sul Ross State University.

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