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Sul Ross State University Men's Football

Welcome to the Sul Ross State University men's football recruiting profile. Sul Ross State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Lone Star Conference from Alpine, Texas. Led by head coach Lee Hays, Sul Ross State University pairs a 99% acceptance rate with a 30% graduation rate and a $14,454 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
126
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Lone Star Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,746
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
99%
State
Texas
City
Alpine
Address
HWY 90 East

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 25% of games across the seasons shown.

100%50%0%22%'21-2229%'22-23
Staff
Lee Hays
Head Coach
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Chris Bowers
Associate Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
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Abel Clark
Football Assistant Coach / Defensive Line
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Billy Jack Ray
Football Assistant Coach / Running Backs
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Drew Coker
Football Assistant Coach / Video Coordinator
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Ricardo Salinas
Football Assistant Coach / Offensive Line / Pro Liaison
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Trajan Toliver
Football Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers
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Travyon Young
Football Assistant Coach / Offensive Line
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F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 7% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
45%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
30%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$34,340
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$41,871
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 75% of D2 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$5,419
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$15,499
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,892
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,454
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 5% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$712,302
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$167,241
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