Paying for Sul Ross State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$7,592 -0.75%	$17,384 -0.33%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$6,661 1.76%	$14,005 0.83%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Sul Ross State University (Sul Ross) are $7,592 for Texas residents and $17,384 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at Sul Ross.

70% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,694. It could cover 44.26% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,222 for Texas residents and $27,014 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Sul Ross's 4-year tuition is $27,519 for Texas residents and $60,848 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $100,836 for Texas residents and $134,165 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Sul Ross State University is $7,592 for Texas residents and $17,384 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -0.75% for Texas residents and decreased by -0.33% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Sul Ross is $7,535 for Texas residents and $17,327 for out-of-state students, a 0.3% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

Sul Ross Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,649	$17,441	$15,101
2023-2024	$7,592	$17,384	$15,834
Change % 2023-2024	-0.75%	-0.33%	4.85%
2024-2025	$7,535	$17,327	$16,603

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $6,661 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $14,005. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Sul Ross is $6,778 for Texas residents and $14,121 for out-of-state students , a 0.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Sul Ross Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$6,546	$13,890	$15,101
2023-2024	$6,661	$14,005	$15,834
Change % 2023-2024	1.76%	0.83%	4.85%
2024-2025	$6,778	$14,121	$16,603

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Sul Ross. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $226 for Texas residents and $634 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $266 for Texas residents and $674 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$226	$634
	2023-2024	$226	$634
	2024-2025	$226	$634
Graduate	2022-2023	$240	$648
	2023-2024	$266	$674
	2024-2025	$295	$701

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,834 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.85% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 1.68% compared to the previous year.

The Sul Ross's 2024 on-campus COA is $24,916 for state residents and $34,708 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $24,330 for state residents and $34,122 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Sul Ross
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$7,592
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$17,384
Room & Board	$10,330	$9,744
Personal Expenses	$5,504	$5,504
Books & Supplies	$1,490
COA (In-State)	$24,916	$24,330
COA (Out-of-State)	$34,708	$34,122

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Sul Ross?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Sul Ross is $27,519 for Texas residents and $60,848 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Sul Ross State University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Sul Ross 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$7,296	$7,011	$6,737	$6,475	$27,519
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$16,468	$15,601	$14,779	$14,000	$60,848
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$7,011	$6,737	$6,475	$6,222	$26,445
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$15,601	$14,779	$14,000	$13,263	$57,643
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$6,737	$6,475	$6,222	$5,979	$25,413
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$14,779	$14,000	$13,263	$12,564	$54,606
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$6,475	$6,222	$5,979	$5,746	$24,421
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$14,000	$13,263	$12,564	$11,902	$51,730
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$6,222	$5,979	$5,746	$5,522	$23,469
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$13,263	$12,564	$11,902	$11,275	$49,005

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $100,836 for Texas residents and $134,165 for out-of-state students.

Sul Ross 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,012	$25,130	$25,200	$25,289	$100,836
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$34,185	$33,719	$33,309	$32,952	$134,165
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,130	$25,268	$25,356	$25,463	$101,429
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$33,719	$33,309	$32,952	$32,647	$132,627
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,268	$25,426	$25,533	$25,656	$102,105
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$33,309	$32,952	$32,647	$32,391	$131,299
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,426	$25,606	$25,729	$25,870	$102,863
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$32,952	$32,647	$32,391	$32,182	$130,172
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$25,606	$25,805	$25,946	$26,104	$103,702
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$32,647	$32,391	$32,182	$32,019	$129,239

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 70% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $70,060 for Texas residents and $103,389 for out-of-state students.

Sul Ross 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,318	$17,436	$17,506	$17,595	$70,060
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$26,491	$26,025	$25,615	$25,258	$103,389
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,436	$17,574	$17,662	$17,769	$70,653
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$26,025	$25,615	$25,258	$24,953	$101,851
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,574	$17,732	$17,839	$17,962	$71,329
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$25,615	$25,258	$24,953	$24,697	$100,523
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,732	$17,912	$18,035	$18,176	$72,087
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$25,258	$24,953	$24,697	$24,488	$99,396
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$17,912	$18,111	$18,252	$18,410	$72,926
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$24,953	$24,697	$24,488	$24,325	$98,463

	In-State	Out-of-State
Sul Ross State University	$7,592	$17,384
Texas A & M University-College Station	$12,841	$40,328
Lone Star College System	$5,544	$6,960
Dallas College	$4,050	$6,000
The University of Texas at Austin	$11,678	$42,778
Houston Community College	$4,344	$5,460