Tuition and Course/Lab Fees

All students will pay, by the due dates specified in the class-schedule bulletin, the required tuition and fees based on the number of semester credit hours for which they register. Required tuition and fees for each semester of the 2026-2027 academic year may be obtained in the Cashier’s Office in Alpine or in the Business Services Offices in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde. Laboratory and individual instruction fees will be in addition to these amounts. Tuition and fees may differ between Alpine and Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde due to the services provided at the campuses.

Resident Student Tuition

The State tuition for students classified as residents of the State of Texas during 2026-2027 is $50 per semester hour.

Non-Resident Tuition

Tuition for a student who is classified as a non-resident student is equal to the cost of attending a state university in Texas as determined annually by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. For 2026-27, this amount is $478 per semester credit hour. See Residence Status in this catalog.

Board Authorized Tuition - Graduate Programs

Section 54.008 of the Education Code provides authority for the governing board to set state tuition for graduate programs at higher rates than the minimum tuition required by the chapter. Board authorized tuition is set at $14 per semester credit hour for graduate courses.

Tuition and fees presented herein are estimates and are subject to change by the Texas Legislature and/or the Board of Regents, Texas State University System.

Residency for Tuition

The determination of residency classification for tuition purposes is governed by statutes enacted by the Texas Legislature and rules and regulations promulgated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rules are available at www.collegeforalltexans.com.

A student or applicant is classified as either a resident of Texas, a non-resident, or a foreign student for tuition purposes. An individual’s residency classification is based on information from his or her admission application.

If an applicant or student is classified as a non-resident and wishes to be considered for reclassification as a resident, the Residency Core Questions must be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar. Documentation may be requested by the institution in order to resolve issues raised by the information provided in response to the Residency Core Questions. It is the duty of each student to register under the proper residency classification and pay the appropriate tuition and fees. If there is any possible question whether or not a student qualifies as a resident of Texas, he or she should consult with the university registrar in the Center for Enrollment Services at (432) 837-8049 or Box C-2, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas, 79832.

Optional Fees and Deposits

Optional Fees (All optional fees and deposits are due and payable in FULL at which time the service is rendered or contracted):

Fees and deposits are subject to change by the Board of Regents, Texas State University System.

If a student fails to make full payment of tuition and fees, including any incidental fees, by the due date, he/she may be prohibited from registering for any classes until full payment is made. A student who fails to make full payment prior to the end of the semester may be denied credit for work done during the semester.

Refunds

Refund of Fees. Any student who has paid the registration fees and officially withdraws by submitting a withdrawal form to the Center for Enrollment Services is entitled to a refund of tuition and fees as follows:

Special Notes:

• Refund percent is applicable to tuition and mandatory fees only. Optional fees are not refundable.
• If a student has not paid the total amount of the tuition and mandatory fees by the date the student withdraws, Sul Ross State University will credit the amount to be refunded toward the payment of outstanding tuition and mandatory fees owed by the student. If any portion of the amount to be refunded remains after the outstanding tuition and mandatory fees have been paid, a refund will be issued in that amount.

Refund for Dropped Courses

Should a student reduce his/her semester hours by officially dropping a course or courses in a term, the following refund rates will apply, provided the student remains enrolled in the term at Sul Ross State University:

A class day is a regular day of scheduled classes at the university (i.e. a full week, Monday to Friday, will have 5 class days). The first twelve class days are the first twelve days of regular class meetings on the university campus. These rates apply to total tuition and fee charges for the semester. An immediate refund will not be made at the time a student withdraws or reduces his/her hours during a semester. After all obligations are met and appropriate adjustments made to the account, any refund due will be provided either by check or direct deposit (if the student has elected this option). Checks will be mailed to the student’s mailing address on file within 30 days of a drop or withdrawal.

Office of Financial Aid

Scholarships

SRSU administers institutional scholarship programs through Enrollment Services. Eligibility and awarding follow institutional scholarship guidelines. 

Programa De Asistencia Estudiantil (PASE)

Mexican citizens may qualify for in-state tuition under the Programa de Asistencia Estudiantil (PASE). Dual U.S./Mexican citizens are not eligible.