Sul Ross State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4018 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1125 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1053 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #56 of 119 | In Texas |
| #2023 of 2,713 | For Petrology and Geochemistry |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 1,550
- Graduates
- 437
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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 97% and is among the 26% 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 | 97% | 96% | 98% |
| Applicants | 717 | 439 | 278 |
| Admissions | 696 | 423 | 273 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 240 | 163 | 77 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 6 | 3 |
654 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
854 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
91 or 37%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 850
or below
75% of them
had 1080
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Sul Ross State University are 850-1080 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
28 or 11%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Sul Ross State University are 16-21 (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 | 1327 (67%) |
|---|---|
| White | 474 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 121 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 28 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 14 (0.7%) |
| Asian | 6 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 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
- $9,096
- Students receiving aid
- 88%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,419 | $4,316 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,419 | $4,316 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,211 | $11,660 |
| Fee in-district | $2,230 | $2,230 |
| Fee in-state | $2,230 | $2,230 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,230 | $2,230 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 758 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,872 |
| Room charge | $6,234 |
| Meal charge | $3,638 |
Sul Ross State University majors
Sul Ross State University has granted 377 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs and 187 master's across 19 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Sul Ross State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 51 | 8 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 33 | 21 |
| Psychology, General | 49 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 46 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 29 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 41 | |
| Education, General | 32 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | 3 |
| Animal Sciences, General | 14 | 10 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 22 | |
| History, General | 15 | 2 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 17 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | 6 |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 9 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 9 | |
| General Studies | 9 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | 1 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | |
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | |
| Public Administration | 7 | |
| Homeland Security | 1 | 5 |
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | 3 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 2 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 1 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 377 | 187 |
Sul Ross State University has a graduation rate of 26%, which is among the 9% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 26% | 18% | 38% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Sul Ross State University has published 682 scientific papers with 6,443 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Chemistry, Geology, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 41 |
| 1992 | 4 | 36 |
| 1993 | 3 | 35 |
| 1994 | 8 | 38 |
| 1995 | 4 | 30 |
| 1996 | 10 | 41 |
| 1997 | 3 | 35 |
| 1998 | 5 | 64 |
| 1999 | 7 | 54 |
| 2000 | 8 | 64 |
| 2001 | 11 | 68 |
| 2002 | 4 | 78 |
| 2003 | 5 | 108 |
| 2004 | 11 | 95 |
| 2005 | 10 | 104 |
| 2006 | 19 | 117 |
| 2007 | 9 | 145 |
| 2008 | 12 | 140 |
| 2009 | 16 | 157 |
| 2010 | 10 | 162 |
| 2011 | 7 | 195 |
| 2012 | 10 | 190 |
| 2013 | 12 | 188 |
| 2014 | 11 | 176 |
| 2015 | 9 | 184 |
| 2016 | 23 | 202 |
| 2017 | 36 | 257 |
| 2018 | 22 | 265 |
| 2019 | 39 | 338 |
| 2020 | 35 | 398 |
| 2021 | 28 | 472 |
| 2022 | 63 | 555 |
| 2023 | 78 | 716 |
Notable alumni
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Dan Blocker
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision 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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Pete Gallego
- Enrolled in Sul Ross State University
- In 1982 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- 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
- judgepolitician
- 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.
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Sandra A. Gregory
- Born in
-
United States - Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Sandra A. Gregory was a brigadier general in the United States Air Force. During her career, Gregory served in a variety of comptroller and administrative staff positions throughout the United States Department of Defense including wing and major command level assignments as well as several Pentagon tours.
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Guadalupe Garcia McCall
- Occupations
- novelist
- Biography
-
Guadalupe Garcia McCall is an author, poet, and educator. She was born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. She is the recipient of the 2012 Pura Belpré Medal for narrative.
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J. T. Rutherford
- Occupations
- politicianlobbyistmilitary officer
- Biography
-
J T Rutherford, was an American lawyer and World War II veteran who served as a Democratic United States Congressional Representative for 4 terms from 1955 to 1963. He previously served as a state legislator from the state of Texas.
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Don Bingham
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Donald Dean Bingham was an American football halfback and return specialist who played one season with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Sul Ross State University and attended Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas.
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Roberta Rudnick
- Enrolled in Sul Ross State University
- Graduated with Master of Science in geology
- Occupations
- geologist
- Biography
-
Roberta L. Rudnick is an American earth scientist and professor of geology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She was elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences in 2010 and was awarded the Dana Medal by the Mineralogical Society of America. Rudnick is a world expert in the continental crust and lithosphere.
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Oscar Ybarra
- Occupations
- psychologist
- Biography
-
Oscar Ybarra is an American psychologist. He is professor of organizational behavior at the University of Illinois, and he is professor emeritus of psychology and management and organizations at the University of Michigan. Ybarra is also Research Director of the adaptive social cognition lab, and at Michigan he was Director of Innovate Blue, an organization focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship education. He has also been a visiting professor at Southwest University in Chongqing, China. His research largely revolves around the impact that social connections and social dynamics have on individuals and groups, particularly how patterns of social interaction influence individual cognition, how social media and social networking sites affect wellbeing, and how perceptions of trust and threat affect interpersonal and intergroup relations. Ybarra is also the co-founder of cred-ABLE LLC, a company that designs research-based assessments for individuals, teams, and small to mid-size companies.
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 | 351 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | HWY 90 East Alpine, Texas, 79832 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 60,000 |
| Phone | 4328378011 |