Sul Ross State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,774

3.47% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$15,580

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.2%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

100%

549 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,100

51.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

28.8%

90 Graduates

About

Sul Ross State University is a higher education institution located in Brewster County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Sul Ross State University were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (72 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (48 degrees), and General Business (45 degrees).

In 2021, 567 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sul Ross State University. 67% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (376 degrees), 2.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (143 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sul Ross State University is $6,774, which is $−16,410 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Sul Ross State University is $6,774, which is $−16,410 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,580.

In 2021, 71% of undergraduate students attending Sul Ross State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,774

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Sul Ross State University was $6,774. The cost of tuition at Sul Ross State University is $−16,410 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$15,580

2021 Value

37.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Sul Ross State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,580. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Sul Ross State University grew by 37.1%.

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

$9,411

Room and Board

$1,242

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sul Ross State University was of $9,411 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.19% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,242. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 9.08% 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

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Sul Ross State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.58% with respect to 2020, when 76% 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.

5.2%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Sul Ross State University was 5.2%, which represents 41 out of the 788 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 549 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 45.8% annual growth. Out of those 549 applicants, 549 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 2,100 students enrolled at Sul Ross State University in 2021. 22% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Sul Ross State University has an overall enrollment yield of 35.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

549

Accepted Out of 549

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Sul Ross State University was 100% (549 admissions from 549 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 80.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 45.8%, while admissions declined by −32.9%..

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

22%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

22% of enrolled first-time students at Sul Ross State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Sul Ross State University had a total enrollment of 2,100 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Sul Ross State University is 1,080 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,020. This means that 51.4% 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 65.8% Hispanic or Latino, 24.9% White, 4.52% Black or African American, 2.81% Two or More Races, 0.429% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.381% Asian, and 0.0952% 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 (39%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.7%) and White Male (12.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (25%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (17.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sul Ross State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,100 students. The full-time enrollment at Sul Ross State University is 1,080 and the part-time enrollment is 1,020. This means that 51.4% of students enrolled at Sul Ross State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

51%

2021 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 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,381 enrolled students
White
522 enrolled students
Black or African American
95 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sul Ross State University is 65.8% Hispanic or Latino, 24.9% White, 4.52% Black or African American, 2.81% Two or More Races, 0.429% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.381% Asian, and 0.0952% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 21 students (1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 193 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 (376 degrees awarded). There were 2.63 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (143 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Sul Ross State University is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (72 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (48 degrees) and General Business (45 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (32 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (54 degrees), and Agriculture (26 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 (151,049 people), Other managers (144,809 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (117,651 people), Secondary school teachers (84,507 people), and Postsecondary teachers (74,064 people).

The most specialized majors at Sul Ross State University in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (32 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (54 degrees), Agriculture (26 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (72 degrees), and History (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Sul Ross State University are Natural Resources & Conservation (32 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (54 degrees), Agriculture (26 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (72 degrees), and History (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (335,976 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (192,009 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (184,527 people), Legal services (93,902 people), and Computer Systems Design (84,577 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 (2021)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
72 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
48 degree-majors awarded
General Business
45 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Sul Ross State University was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 72 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

187

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

380

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 187 degrees were awarded to men at Sul Ross State University, which is 0.492 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (380).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Sul Ross State University in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, which is 1 times approximately the same the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 63 degrees were awarded to men at Sul Ross State University in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 7 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% 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, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% 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 (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Sul Ross State University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
376 degrees awarded
White
143 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sul Ross State University is hispanic or latino (376 degrees awarded). There were 2.63 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (143 degrees).

1.06% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
271 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
105 degrees awarded
White Female
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sul Ross State University is hispanic or latino female (271 degrees awarded). There were 2.58 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (105 degrees).

Operations

Sul Ross State University has an endowment valued at nearly $26.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.62M (9.98%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Sul Ross State University had a total salary expenditure of 59M. Sul Ross State University employs 29 Assistant professors, 25 Professors and 14 Associate professors. Most academics at Sul Ross State University are Male Professor (16), Male Assistant professor (15), and Female Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sul Ross State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 127 employees, Management, with 39 employees, and Service with 30 employees.

Endowment

$26.2M

2021 Endowment

2.58%

growth from 2020

Sul Ross State University has an endowment valued at about $26.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Sul Ross State University grew 2.58% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $24.2M 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

$21.1M

2021 Salaries

11.5%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Sul Ross State University paid a median of $21.1M in salaries, which represents 35.7% of their overall expenditure ($59M) and a 11.5% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.59M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Sul Ross State University paid a total of $5.59M to 84 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

29 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

127 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sul Ross State University were Assistant professor with 29 employees, Professor with 25 employees, and Associate professor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sul Ross State University were Office and Administrative Support with 127 employees, Management with 39 employees, and Service with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sul Ross State University was Male Professor with 16 employees, Male Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 14 employees.

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