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Sul Ross State University

Also known as: Sul Ross

📍 Alpine, Texas🏛️ Town Setting👥 1,396 Undergrads🔗 www.sulross.edu

Overview

Sul Ross State University is an small public research university in Alpine, Texas. It enrolls about 1,396 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 99%. Graduates earn a median of $41,871 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

99%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,024

470–550

Net Price

$13,286

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

30%

Retention

45%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$41,871

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

98.7%

SAT Average

1,024

ACT Composite

15–24

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200470 – 550 (mid 50%)800

Math

200460 – 560 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

115 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,592

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$17,672

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$24,529

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$13,286

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$11,110
$30,001 – $48,000	$11,722
$48,001 – $75,000	$11,261
$75,001 – $110,000	$18,596
$110,001 +	$20,279

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

40.5%

Academics & Programs

Sul Ross State University offers programs across 21 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

21.0%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

14.1%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

9.8%

Education

8.5%

Psychology

8.5%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

6.2%

Agriculture

5.9%

Health Professions

3.9%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

30%

On-Time (4yr)

22%

Retention (FT)

45%

% Earning >$25K

70%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$34,340

8 years

$39,351

10 years

$41,871

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

0.0%

White

29.8%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

19.2%

Black or African American

8.0%

Asian

0.1%

Hispanic / Latino

67.8%

Two or more races

2.1%

International

0.7%

Gender

Women

57.2%

Men

42.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sul Ross State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 99%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1024.

How much does Sul Ross State University cost?

In-state tuition is $7,592, and out-of-state is $17,672. Average net price after financial aid is $13,286.

What is Sul Ross State University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Homeland Security & Law Enforcement, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness.

What's the graduation rate at Sul Ross State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 30%, and 45% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.