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Alpine, TX · Farmers Branch, TX
| Sul Ross State University | Strayer University-Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,286/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,110/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $15,900 | $40,621 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,722/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,261/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,596/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,279/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $169/mo | $431/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,892/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,422/yr | $9,438/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,167/yr | $675/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,927/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $24,529/yr | No data reported |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,592/yr | $13,920/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,672/yr | $13,920/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 58% | 79% |
| Students taking federal loans | 41% | 86% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 99% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 930–1110 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1024 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 15–24 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–24 · Math 15–21 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 1,073 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 1,026 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 223 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 15% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Not considered | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | No data reported |
| Class rank | Required | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Not considered | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Required | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 30% | 25% |
| Freshmen who come back | 45% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $41,871/yr | $40,092/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $22,884–$58,116 | $20,698–$62,129 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 41% | 16% |
| White students graduating | 30% | 0% |
| Black students graduating | 11% | 0% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 35% | No data reported |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $34,340/yr | $36,582/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 66% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 22% | 25% |
| Pell students who graduate | 34% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 13% | 15% |
| Low-income students who finish | 14% | 10% |
| Students who transfer out | 30% | 25% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $39,351/yr | $37,064/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Education 15% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 67% · Computer & Information Sciences 26% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 7% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 67% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 15% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 26% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 11% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees | No data reported |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | No data reported |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $67,128/yr | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management — $87,435/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.3% | 26% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,396 | 2,293 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 47 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 494 | 213 |
| Average professor pay | $7,971/mo | $8,381/mo |
| Full-time professors | 57% | 15% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $26,794 | $18,178 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Alpine, TX | Farmers Branch, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1917 | No data reported |
| Public or private | Public | For-profit |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Men | 43% | 28% |
| Women | 57% | 72% |
| White students | 19% | 25% |
| Black students | 8% | 53% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 68% | 16% |
| Asian students | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 46% | 54% |
| Part-time students | 40% | 93% |
| Students age 25+ | 26% | 91% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,128/yr | $1,397/yr |
| Endowment | $26.5M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 671 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,546/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $3,784/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Quarter |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 12 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 307 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $280,815 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $2.7M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $2.9M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $62,474 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.