Alpine, Texas Community Guide 2014 | Page 20

ACD 2014_48pages_Layout 1 4/16/14 2:05 PM Page 20 sul ross state university WEST TEXAS’ AFFORDABLE GEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION “This is a cool place; my first impressions were right.” BY Steve Lang c ost ranks high among the top 10 reasons for choosing an institution of higher education, and Sul Ross State University has gained a national reputation for affordability. A US News and World Report survey ranks Sul Ross as the fourthlowest-priced for in-state tuition and fees during the 2013-2014 academic year. Sul Ross’ resident tuition and fees of $4,754 ranked behind only the University of Wyoming ($4,404); Elizabeth City (N.C.) State University ($4,428); and Louisiana State UniversityAlexandria ($4,617). No other Texas public universities were ranked in the top 10 list. In comparison, resident tuition and required fees at public universities averaged $8,539 for 2013-2014, compared to $19,465 for non-residents, based on data reported by 403 ranked public colleges in an annual U.S. News survey. Another prominent collegiate website has ranked ychology Alex Martinez, El Paso, Ps -Lobo Den, Major, active in Orientation Life Newman Club, Residential Assistant, Lobo Legacy A relaxed time of reading at the Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library at Sul Ross. 20 alpine TEXAS | alpinetexas.com | alpinetexasguide.com