Sul Ross State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4049 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1132 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1059 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #56 of 119 | In Texas |
| #2196 of 2,915 | For Petrology and Geochemistry |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 1,441
- Graduates
- 501
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.sulross.edu
Sul Ross State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Sul Ross State University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 29% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% | 95% |
| Applicants | 1,073 | 598 | 475 |
| Admissions | 1,026 | 576 | 450 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 216 | 144 | 72 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 4 | 3 |
510 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
894 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
33 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 933
or below
75% of them
had 1098
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Sul Ross State University are 933-1098 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
9 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 13
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Sul Ross State University are 13-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Other Tests | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1297 (67%) |
|---|---|
| White | 462 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 107 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 27 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 19 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 10 (0.5%) |
| Asian | 10 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,934
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,419 | $4,792 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,419 | $4,792 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,211 | $12,136 |
| Fee in-district | $2,173 | $1,869 |
| Fee in-state | $2,173 | $1,869 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,173 | $1,869 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 671 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,330 |
| Room charge | $6,546 |
| Meal charge | $3,784 |
Sul Ross State University majors
Sul Ross State University has granted 362 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs and 162 master's across 19 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Sul Ross State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 55 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 28 | 14 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 40 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 36 | 3 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | 22 |
| Psychology, General | 31 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 28 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | 4 |
| Animal Sciences, General | 16 | 7 |
| Education, General | 23 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 22 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 19 | |
| General Studies | 16 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | |
| History, General | 9 | 3 |
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | 2 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 8 | |
| Homeland Security | 3 | 4 |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 6 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | 2 |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | 2 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Public Administration | 2 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 1 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 362 | 162 |
Sul Ross State University has a graduation rate of 27%, which is among the 9% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 27% | 18% | 40% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Sul Ross State University has published 794 scientific papers with 9,510 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Chemistry, Geology, Engineering, Computer Science, Geography and Cartography, and Paleontology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 51 |
| 1993 | 4 | 47 |
| 1994 | 8 | 55 |
| 1995 | 4 | 47 |
| 1996 | 10 | 58 |
| 1997 | 4 | 43 |
| 1998 | 7 | 71 |
| 1999 | 7 | 75 |
| 2000 | 10 | 86 |
| 2001 | 13 | 96 |
| 2002 | 5 | 102 |
| 2003 | 5 | 131 |
| 2004 | 14 | 123 |
| 2005 | 8 | 122 |
| 2006 | 24 | 146 |
| 2007 | 9 | 182 |
| 2008 | 12 | 179 |
| 2009 | 18 | 204 |
| 2010 | 11 | 189 |
| 2011 | 11 | 244 |
| 2012 | 10 | 248 |
| 2013 | 14 | 246 |
| 2014 | 14 | 249 |
| 2015 | 10 | 236 |
| 2016 | 26 | 283 |
| 2017 | 34 | 358 |
| 2018 | 21 | 329 |
| 2019 | 46 | 464 |
| 2020 | 31 | 574 |
| 2021 | 42 | 621 |
| 2022 | 63 | 779 |
| 2023 | 75 | 951 |
| 2024 | 68 | 1021 |
Sul Ross State University alumni
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Dan Blocker
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Bobby Dan Davis Blocker was an American television actor and Korean War veteran, who played Hoss Cartwright in the NBC Western television series Bonanza.
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Tuff Hedeman
- Occupations
- rancher
- Biography
-
Richard Neale "Tuff" Hedeman is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specializes in bull riding. He won the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) bull riding world championship three times (1986, 1989 and 1991), as well as the 1995 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) world championship. He also won the 1993 world championship for the now-defunct Bull Riders Only (BRO) organization. He is also one of the co-founders of the PBR and is known for having been one of rodeo icon Lane Frost's closest friends. He and the infamous bucking bull, Bodacious, had a few historic clashes. He later served as the President of the PBR and then the President and Ambassador of Championship Bull Riding (CBR). In 2018, he formed his own bull riding organization: the Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour (THBRT).
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Pete Gallego
- Enrolled in Sul Ross State University
- In 1982 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Pete Peña Gallego is an American lawyer, politician, and higher education leader who served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district from 2013 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 68th district (74th district from 1993) beginning in 1991. He was president of his alma mater, Sul Ross State University in Far West Texas, from 2020 through 2022 and continues to serve as president emeritus as he writes and speaks on issues related to college accessibility and affordability, particularly for first-generation students.
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Albert Bustamante
- Enrolled in Sul Ross State University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianjudge
- Biography
-
Albert Garza Bustamante was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 23rd district. A Democrat, he served as a member and one-time Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
General info
| Alternative names | Sul Ross |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1917 |
| Colors | scarlet, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 347 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | HWY 90 East Alpine, Texas, 79832 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 4328378011 |