Sul Ross State University

Sul Ross State University

Alpine, TX, USA
Public
4 Year

Melissa's Review

Review of Sul Ross State University

from Corpus Christi, TX

Describe your college in three sentences.

The school is small and has a friendly staff. The student life flourishes. The teachers are focused on providing a quality education to their students.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

This school is perfect if you are persuing a degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or anything to do with the ranch.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

The faculty provides a challenging curriculum. They are also available to help students one-on-one during office hours.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Incredible! Dorms built in 2006 and fairly new. The main thing to do in Alpine is hang out with friends and enjoy the dorm life.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

Food is all you can eat, whatever you want to eat. Always options for those who are trying to eat healthy, as well as those who enjoy the traditional slice of pizza or corn dog.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

Watch a movie outside, play a game of sand volleyball, visit the McDonald's Observatorium, as well as take a trip to Marfa to visit the Marfa Lights. Take a trip to Balmorea and dip into the fresh spring fed pool, or hike up the davis mountains. Travel even further away and camp at the Big Bend National forest!

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Great Mexican food at the local eateries!

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Wrapping the wolf with red. Climbing the Sul Ross hill to sign the desk that's hidden at the top.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Great for the country loving type, farmers, or ranchers.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Theater and the Freshman Leadership program are great activities to become involved with.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There is no distraction of Greek Life!

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

This campus is very safe. It's located in the middle of a small town in West Texas.