Sul Ross Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 98.71%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1000. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,592
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,672
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Sul Ross:
- Total Enrollment: 2,384, including 1,140 online students
- 1,890 Undergraduate, 494 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.6% men, 59.4% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 30%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 30%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 45%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 56 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 6 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 24 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
Sul Ross Overview
Sul Ross State University (Sul Ross) is a four-year, public school located in Alpine, TX. Sul Ross State University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Sul Ross's tuition & fees is $7,592 for Texas residents and $17,672 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 73% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,179.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,384 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
Sul Ross's acceptance rate is 98.71% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.27%. The median SAT score is 1000 and the ACT score is 21.
Sul Ross ranked 55th in Texas Colleges rankings. Sul Ross State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Sul Ross State University is $7,592 for in-state students and $17,672 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,661 for in-state students and $14,220 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,592 for Texas residents and $17,965 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,661 for Texas residents and $14,438 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,592 | $17,672 |
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| Graduate | $6,661 | $14,220 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,592 | $17,965 |
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| Graduate | $6,661 | $14,438 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Sul Ross State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Sul Ross
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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