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Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Open
- Average net price
- $16,255
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- Median earnings
- $47,311
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Sul Ross State University is a public college in Alpine, TX with 1,396 undergraduates. It admits 99% of applicants, and admitted students average 1024 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,255 per year ($13,425 for families earning under $30,000). 30% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,311 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,073
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,026
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing470–550
200800
SAT Math460–560
200800
ACT Composite15–24
136
What Sul Ross State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,578
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $7,592
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,672
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,425
- $30–48k$12,829
- $48–75k$15,398
- $75–110k$18,190
- $110k+$24,057
Get a personal estimate with Sul Ross State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- Freshman retention
- 45%
- Median earnings
- $47,311
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $16,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,396
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 47%
- White19%
- Hispanic68%
- Black8%
- Asian0%
Sul Ross State University FAQ
What is Sul Ross State University's acceptance rate?+
Sul Ross State University admits 99% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Sul Ross State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 470–550 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–560 on SAT Math; the average total is 1024.
What ACT score do you need for Sul Ross State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–24.
Is Sul Ross State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Sul Ross State University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,073 students applied to Sul Ross State University and 1,026 were admitted; 223 enrolled.
Does Sul Ross State University consider legacy status?+
No. Sul Ross State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Sul Ross State University require an essay?+
Sul Ross State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Sul Ross State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,578 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,255.
What is Sul Ross State University's graduation rate?+
30% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 228501 · How we use this data
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