Sul Ross State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3440 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #974 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #903 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #50 of 119 | In Texas |
| #2236 of 2,330 | For Animal Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 1,890
- Graduates
- 494
- 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 99% and is among the 24% 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 | 99% | 99% | 98% |
| Applicants | 1,159 | 623 | 536 |
| Admissions | 1,144 | 617 | 527 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 204 | 117 | 87 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 3 | 2 |
676 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,140 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
31 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1110
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Sul Ross State University are 930-1110 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
11 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Sul Ross State University are 15-24 (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 | 1626 (68%) |
|---|---|
| White | 450 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 131 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 113 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 35 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 13 (0.5%) |
| Asian | 5 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
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
- $10,781
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,419 | $4,792 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,419 | $4,792 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,499 | $12,351 |
| 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 | $10,892 |
| Room charge | $6,938 |
| Meal charge | $3,954 |
Sul Ross State University majors
Sul Ross State University has granted 305 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs and 174 master's across 18 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Sul Ross State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 41 | 5 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 30 | 13 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 23 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 35 | |
| Education, General | 28 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 26 | |
| Psychology, General | 26 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 26 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 9 | 9 |
| General Studies | 15 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | 4 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 12 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | |
| History, General | 8 | 2 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 9 | |
| Homeland Security | 2 | 7 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | 1 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | 6 |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |
| Music, General | 6 | |
| Public Administration | 4 | |
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 3 | |
| Child Development | 3 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 305 | 174 |
Sul Ross State University has a graduation rate of 30%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 30% | 22% | 41% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Sul Ross State University has published 827 scientific papers with 10,288 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 123 |
| 2006 | 24 | 147 |
| 2007 | 9 | 181 |
| 2008 | 12 | 179 |
| 2009 | 18 | 203 |
| 2010 | 11 | 190 |
| 2011 | 11 | 244 |
| 2012 | 10 | 248 |
| 2013 | 14 | 246 |
| 2014 | 14 | 249 |
| 2015 | 10 | 236 |
| 2016 | 26 | 284 |
| 2017 | 34 | 358 |
| 2018 | 21 | 329 |
| 2019 | 46 | 464 |
| 2020 | 31 | 574 |
| 2021 | 42 | 623 |
| 2022 | 63 | 780 |
| 2023 | 75 | 953 |
| 2024 | 70 | 1041 |
| 2025 | 41 | 967 |
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
- husbandry worker
- Biography
-
Richard Neale "Tuff" Hedeman is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized 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 | 393 |
| 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 |