Sul Ross State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Alpine, TX

$6,547

Avg in-state tuition

$18,817

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Sul Ross State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Sul Ross State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Alpine, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,789, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 30 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 30%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,547, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,817.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

81% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

52% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

30% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-21

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 850-1047

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students enrolled

74%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

66%

White

25%

Black

4%

Two or more races

3%

Unknown

1%

Asian

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

63%

Socio-economic diversity

54% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

15

Total Online Enrollment

1,730

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

69% On-campus

31% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 79% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $6,547 $18,817
Graduate $4,162 $11,524

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,242
On-campus room and board $9,326
On-campus other expenses $5,186
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,098
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,186
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $7,758

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $22,301 $34,571
Off-campus without family $23,073 $35,343
Off-campus with family $15,547 $27,817

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

54%

State Grant Aid

79%

Institution Grant Aid

41%

Pell Grant

54%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,267
State Grant Aid $5,494
Institution Grant Aid $1,963
Pell Grant Aid $4,862

Financial Outlook

$16k

Average student debt after graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC

7

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

9

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

10

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

11

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

12

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

13

History

BA

MA

DOC

14

History

BA

MA

DOC

15

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

16

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

17

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

18

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

19

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

20

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

21

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

22

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

23

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

24

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

25

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

26

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

27

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.