Sul Ross State University
Investment & Impact
| Men's tennis expenses | $9,022 |
|---|---|
| Women's tennis expenses | $9,121 |
How much does Sul Ross State University spend on women's tennis?
Sul Ross State University reported $9,121 in total women's tennis expenses in the 2025 EADA survey, ranking #1117 of 1141 women's tennis programs nationally. Figures are school-reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Sul Ross State University offer athletic scholarships for women's athletes?
In the 2025 EADA survey, Sul Ross State University's athletically related student aid averaged about $1,609 per women's athlete across all women's sports. Aid is reported at the school level, not per team.
How much does Sul Ross State University spend on recruiting women's athletes?
Sul Ross State University reported $17,032 in total recruiting expenses for women's teams in the 2025 EADA survey (school-wide, all women's sports).
How does Sul Ross State University's spending compare between men's and women's tennis?
In the 2025 EADA survey, Sul Ross State University reported $9,022 in total men's tennis expenses and $9,121 in total women's tennis expenses.
Can college athletes in Texas earn NIL money?
Texas Education Code Section 51.9246 (2021) governs college NIL and was expanded by HB 126 (2025) to allow universities to pay athletes directly, with contracts permitted at age 17 or older. (Verified 2026-06-11; source: https://www.uiltexas.org/policy/2025-26-policy-info/nil-information.)
Public DOE EADA filing, 2025 survey · figures are school-reported
How big is the Sul Ross State University women's tennis roster?
Sul Ross State University listed 10 players on its women's tennis roster in its 2025 filing, 11% above the Lone Star Conference median of 9.
Sul Ross State University's women's tennis roster has grown over 5 years, from 7 players in 2020 to 10 in 2025.
A larger squad usually means more competition for lineup spots and a deeper bench for a coach to draw on.
| Survey year | Players | Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 |
How many coaches does Sul Ross State University women's tennis have?
Sul Ross State University lists a single head coach and no assistant on the 2025 filing for women's tennis, which works out to about 10 players per coach, well above the Lone Star Conference median of 4, by 150%.
More players per coach generally means practice time is shared more widely and an assistant or volunteer coach carries more of the day-to-day work.
What does Sul Ross State University spend on women's tennis?
Sul Ross State University reported $9,121 in total women's tennis expenses for 2025, 95% below the Lone Star Conference median of $187,352.
Day-to-day operating spending on the women's team came to about $614 per player in 2025, well below the Lone Star Conference median of $5,560, by 89%.
Recruiting spending, which EADA reports for all women's sports at the school together rather than for tennis alone, was about $196 per female athlete in 2025, well above the NCAA Division II median of $120, by 63%.
Total women's tennis expenses fell 77% between 2020 and 2025, from $39,615 to $9,121.
Programs at this level may award athletic scholarships, usually as partial awards spread across the roster in tennis.
What is Sul Ross State University like academically?
Sul Ross State University is a small public university offering graduate degrees that admits 99% of applicants, open to most applicants by national standards, where the median college admits 78%.
Admitted students' SAT scores average 1024.
The full cost of attendance is around $24,529 a year, close to the national median of $25,497, but the average family paid about $13,286 after grants and scholarships, in the below the median nationally, so aid covers roughly 46% of the sticker price on average.
Tuition is $7,592 for TX residents and $17,672 for out-of-state students, a difference that matters when an athletic scholarship covers a fixed share.
58% of undergraduates receive federal Pell grants, a sign the school enrolls many families with limited income.
30% of students finish their degree within six years, in the bottom quarter nationally and 45% of first-year students return for a second year.
Ten years after enrolling, former students earn a median of $41,871, above the median of $40,747.
What can you study at Sul Ross State University?
Business, Management & Marketing is the largest field at 21% of degrees, followed by Homeland Security & Law Enforcement (14%) and Parks, Recreation & Fitness (10%).
The bachelor's degree programs below awarded the most degrees in the most recent College Scorecard field-of-study data; a recruit should ask the coach how practice and travel fit around a specific major’s lab or clinical hours.
- Criminal Justice and Corrections (51 degrees)
- Psychology, General (49 degrees)
- Business/Commerce, General (46 degrees)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (41 degrees)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (33 degrees)
- Biology, General (23 degrees)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations (22 degrees)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (16 degrees)
- English Language and Literature, General (15 degrees)
- History (15 degrees)
What is Alpine, TX like to live in?
Sul Ross State University sits in Alpine, a remote town of about 6,003 people in Brewster County, Texas.
Household incomes in Alpine, a median of about $54,503, sit far below the Texas median and likewise far below the national one, 31% lower than the country as a whole.
Housing is where the area is cheapest: a typical owner-occupied home is valued around $207,700, 20% below the Texas median and a typical rent of $901 a month is 33% under the state figure.
Getting around is quick: the average commute is 15 minutes against a national average near 27, and most people drive.
The population skews older than the country as a whole, a median age of 44 against 39, with 25% aged 65 or over.
42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, more than the Texas average of 33%.
What other teams does Sul Ross State University field?
Sul Ross State University also fields one other team with a public profile here.
Program Info
| Division | NCAA Division II |
|---|---|
| Conference | Lone Star Conference |
| Sport | Women's Tennis |
| Location | Alpine, TX |
| Enrollment | 1,396 |
| Type | public |
| Highest degree | Graduate |
Sul Ross State University is a public university located in Alpine, Texas, a small high-desert town in the Big Bend region of far West Texas. Alpine sits at roughly a mile of elevation in the Davis Mountains foothills, giving it cooler, drier weather than much of the state and dramatic, wide-open landscapes nearby — including Big Bend National Park and the Davis Mountains to the area's south and west. It's a remote, close-knit community known for its outdoor access, dark night skies, and the relaxed pace of a true small Texas town, and the university is a central part of local life there.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What division is Sul Ross State University women's tennis?
- Sul Ross State University women's tennis competes in NCAA Division II. The program is a member of the Lone Star Conference, a Division II conference made up of universities primarily across Texas and the surrounding region.
- Where is Sul Ross State University located?
- Sul Ross State University is in Alpine, Texas, a small town in the Big Bend region of far West Texas. Alpine sits at roughly a mile of elevation in the Davis Mountains foothills and is one of the more remote, scenic college-town settings in the country.
- What conference does Sul Ross State play in?
- Sul Ross State University competes in the Lone Star Conference, one of the largest and most established NCAA Division II conferences. Conference membership means regular, competitive matches against regional Division II opponents.
- What's the difference between NCAA Division II and other divisions?
- NCAA Division II sits between Division I and Division III in athletic scope. Compared with Division I, DII programs typically offer a more balanced student-athlete experience with a competitive but less time-intensive schedule, and athletic aid is available though often partial. It's a strong fit for players who want to compete seriously at the college level while remaining engaged students.
- How do I get recruited for college tennis at the Division II level?
- To get recruited for Division II tennis, build a clear recruiting profile with your playing experience, results, video, and self-reported academic information, then make sure programs can find it. Reaching out with a complete, honest profile and expressing genuine interest in a specific school is the most effective first step.
- How can I get on Sul Ross State women's tennis's radar?
- You can get on the program's radar by creating a recruiting profile on Level Field Combine and sharing it. This page is designed to help tennis recruits be discovered; Level Field Combine is an independent recruiting platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sul Ross State University.
- Does Sul Ross State University have a women's tennis team?
- Yes. Sul Ross State University fields a NCAA Division II women's tennis team in the Lone Star Conference and reported 10 players in its 2025 Equity in Athletics filing.
- What division is Sul Ross State University women's tennis?
- Sul Ross State University competes in NCAA Division II in the Lone Star Conference. Programs at this level may award athletic scholarships, usually as partial awards spread across the roster in tennis.
- How does the Sul Ross State University women's tennis roster compare with other Lone Star Conference programs?
- With 10 players in 2025, Sul Ross State University is 11% above the Lone Star Conference median of 9, based on 12 Lone Star Conference programs that reported women's tennis that year.
- How many coaches does the Sul Ross State University women's tennis team have?
- 1 on the 2025 filing (1 head, 0 assistant), about 10 players per coach, 150% above the Lone Star Conference median of 4.
- How much does it cost to attend Sul Ross State University?
- The College Scorecard lists an average cost of attendance of $24,529 a year, and an average net price of $13,286 after grants and scholarships. Athletic aid, where the division allows it, comes on top of that and varies by recruit.
- Where is Sul Ross State University?
- Sul Ross State University is in Alpine, TX, in the Southwest region, in what the Department of Education classes as a town.
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