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Sul Ross State University, also known as SRSU, is located in Alpine, Texas, United States. It was established in the year 1917 as Sul Ross Normal College. SRSU was named in honor of Lawrence Sullivan Ross, former Texas governor and Civil War general. It gained university status in 1969. SRSU offers degrees through its academic schools, which are:
Students of SRSU have access to a variety of sports including baseball, basketball, softball, football, volleyball, tennis, cross country, and track. There is a wide range of student clubs and organizations including the Rodeo Club, Media Club, Newman Club, and SRSU College Republicans.
Sul Ross State University can be found in Alpine, TX (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Sul Ross State University.
The most common majors at the school are in mathematics, animal science and care, education and teaching, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Sul Ross State University is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way Sul Ross State University works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 2,717 students were enrolled in the school. Sul Ross State University has a large minority student population.
The school offers students meal plans. Sul Ross State University student athletes compete in American Southwest Conference competitions.
Bargain hunters might want to look at the school, which charges less than many schools of its type.
More complete details are provided below.
Sul Ross State University
400 North Harrison
Alpine, TX 79832
General Phone: (432) 837-8011
http://www.sulross.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 186 | interdisciplinary studies, English, general studies, history, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, social services, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 123 | educational administration, school counseling, education, reading teaching, special ed, physical education teaching |
| Business and Management | 62 | business management, business, MIS, international business, accounting |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 36 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 31 | health and physical education |
| Animal Science and Care | 29 | animal science, equestrian studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 26 | psychology |
| Science | 22 | biology, geology, chemistry, environmental biology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 15 | wildlife management |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Office and Administration | 7 | office management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 6 | veterinary assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 5 | licensed practical nurse |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 5 | food processing, agricultural operations |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | public administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | industrial tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Sul Ross State University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 361 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 196 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Sul Ross State University had a total enrollment of 2,717 students (2,199 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 59% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
Sul Ross State University offers campus housing for 500 of its 2,199 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Alpine, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,202 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,944 |
| Room and board | $ 6,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,111 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,019 |
Financial Aid:
Sul Ross State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 362500)
Sul Ross State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 49 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $100,668 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $91,363 | 6 | $70,763 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 35 | $68,336 | 3 | $62,580 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $53,178 | 15 | $52,216 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $46,832 | 7 | $49,150 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 12 | $49,439 | 10 | $36,507 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 83 | $57,347 | 35 | $48,003 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | American Southwest Conference |
| Basketball | American Southwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Southwest Conference |
| Track | American Southwest Conference |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
Geology/Earth Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sul Ross State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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