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Victoria, TX · Alpine, TX
| Texas A&M University-Victoria | Sul Ross State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $8,109/yr | $13,286/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $5,317/yr | $11,110/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,973 | $15,900 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $5,579/yr | $11,722/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,553/yr | $11,261/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,047/yr | $18,596/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,285/yr | $20,279/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $201/mo | $169/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,246/yr | $10,892/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,382/yr | $10,422/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,158/yr | $2,167/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,600/yr | $5,927/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $21,401/yr | $24,529/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,149/yr | $7,592/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $16,989/yr | $17,672/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 49% | 58% |
| Students taking federal loans | 38% | 41% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 96% | 99% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 930–1110 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1024 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 15–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 17–24 · Math 15–21 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,881 | 1,073 |
| Students accepted | 1,443 | 1,026 |
| Students who enrolled | 173 | 223 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 36% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 5% | 4% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 26% | 30% |
| Freshmen who come back | 65% | 45% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,467/yr | $41,871/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,230–$82,094 | $22,884–$58,116 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 49% | 41% |
| White students graduating | 31% | 30% |
| Black students graduating | 20% | 11% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 28% | 35% |
| Asian students graduating | 40% | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $44,888/yr | $34,340/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 66% |
| Graduate on time | 14% | 22% |
| Pell students who graduate | 26% | 34% |
| First-gen students who finish | 45% | 13% |
| Low-income students who finish | 43% | 14% |
| Students who transfer out | 33% | 30% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,673/yr | $39,351/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Psychology 13% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Education 15% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 13% of degrees | Education — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 12% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 12% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $75,744/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $67,128/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 6.3% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,513 | 1,396 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 959 | 494 |
| Average professor pay | $9,358/mo | $7,971/mo |
| Full-time professors | 50% | 57% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $27,090 | $26,794 |
| Setting | City (small) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Victoria, TX | Alpine, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1973 | 1917 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Men | 38% | 43% |
| Women | 62% | 57% |
| White students | 25% | 19% |
| Black students | 14% | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 47% | 68% |
| Asian students | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 2.2% |
| Other / not reported | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 46% | 46% |
| Part-time students | 48% | 40% |
| Students age 25+ | 47% | 26% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,420/yr | $9,128/yr |
| Endowment | $23.4M | $26.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 692 | 671 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,246/yr | $6,546/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,669/yr | $3,784/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 6 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 158 | 307 |
| Athletic scholarships | $425,250 | $280,815 |
| Athletics budget | $1.9M | $2.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.1M | $2.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $6,000 | $62,474 |
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.