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Sul Ross State University
- 400 North Harrison
- Alpine, TX 79832
- OPEID College Code: 00362500
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- General Phone: (432) 837-8011
- President: R Vic Morgan
- Website: www.sulross.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,717
- College Mascot: Lobos

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.sulross.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 45% | 51% | 48% | 43% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,268 | $3,277 | $3,522 | $1,241 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.9% | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| Number in Default | 63 | 80 | 62 |
| Number in Repayment | 911 | 858 | 702 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,942 | $3,604 | $3,428 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,614 | $10,204 | $10,052 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,111 | $1,067 | $1,026 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,860 | $5,650 | $4,210 |
| Other Expenses | $3,019 | $2,900 | $2,790 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,932 | $13,221 | $11,454 |
| Out of State | $20,604 | $19,821 | $18,078 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,053 | $4,671 | $4,454 |
| Out of State | $11,725 | $11,271 | $11,078 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,053 | $4,671 | $4,454 |
| Out of State | $11,725 | $11,271 | $11,078 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,717 Undergraduate: 1,935 Graduate: 782
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,059 Female: 1,658
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 791 Female: 1,144
- Graduate Gender Male: 268 Female: 514
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,368 Part-Time: 1,349
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,192 Part-Time: 743
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 176 Part-Time: 606
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 24 | 0.9% |
| American Indian | 25 | 0.9% |
| Black | 96 | 4% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,632 | 60% |
| White | 930 | 34% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 30 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 376 | 14% |
| Ages 20-21 | 425 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 519 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 442 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 313 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 217 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 248 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 132 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 4 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 475 | 426 | 49 |
| Faculty Status | 161 | 123 | 38 |
| Tenured Faculty | 68 | 68 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 65 | - | 65 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 161 | 123 | 38 |
| Primarily Instruction | 38 | - | 38 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 43 | 43 | - |
| Other Professionals | 77 | 73 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 194 | 187 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 110 | 104 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 15 | 15 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 55 | 54 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,378 (116) | $56,276 (79) | $47,190 (37) |
| Professor | $67,654 (36) | $67,820 (34) | $64,820 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $52,543 (31) | $52,286 (17) | $52,855 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,203 (30) | $46,009 (18) | $46,493 (12) |
| Lecturer | $39,020 (19) | $42,288 (10) | $35,389 (9) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,517 (7) | $66,734 (4) | $59,229 (3) |
| Professor | $96,201 (2) | $102,824 (1) | $89,578 (1) |
| Instructor | $40,902 (1) | - (-) | $40,902 (1) |
| Lecturer | $52,830 (4) | $54,703 (3) | $47,208 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,298 (123) | $56,195 (83) | $47,285 (40) |
| Professor | $68,236 (38) | $68,286 (35) | $67,644 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $52,543 (31) | $52,286 (17) | $52,855 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,203 (30) | $46,009 (18) | $46,493 (12) |
| Instructor | $33,466 (1) | - (-) | $33,466 (1) |
| Lecturer | $39,752 (23) | $42,858 (13) | $35,713 (10) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $31,000 | $23,500 | $7,500 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 76% | 24% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 254 | 194 | 60 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 224 | 171 | 53 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 17 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 31 | 21 | 10 |
| Football | 103 | 103 | - |
| Softball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Tennis | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Rodeo | 20 | 14 | 6 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $6,014 | $8,149 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,251 | $1,200 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 32 | 19 | 13 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Rodeo | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 19% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 14% |
| Female | 26% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Black | - |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| White | 24% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 8% |
| 5 Years | 16% |
| 6 Years | 19% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 7 | 9 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | 23 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 6 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 13 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 17 | 22 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 16 | 19 |
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