Sul Ross State University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Sul Ross State University is a public research university in Alpine, Texas, enrolling about 1,396 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 98.71% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $41,871 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,592
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,286 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 98.71% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,396 60.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.94%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 46.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 0.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 16.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 56.7%
- Average SAT Score: 1024
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,213
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,073
- Room & Board: $10,892 annual estimate
Sul Ross State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Sul Ross State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Sul Ross State University?
Sul Ross State University is located in Alpine, TX (ZIP 79832).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Sul Ross State University public or private?
Sul Ross State University is a Public institution.
How much does Sul Ross State University cost?
Published tuition: $7,592 in-state, $17,672 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,286.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,110 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,722 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,261 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,596 |
| $110,001+ | $20,279 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $30,368.
How hard is it to get into Sul Ross State University?
Admission rate: 98.71%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1024 and midpoint ACT 16.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Sul Ross State University?
Total enrollment: 1,396 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,213 students.
Graduate enrollment: 494 students.
About 60% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Sul Ross State University?
150%-time completion rate: 29.94%.
First-year retention: 44.9%.
What do graduates of Sul Ross State University earn?
Median earnings: $34,340 six years after entry; $41,871 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,900.
57.74% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Sul Ross State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (46 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (43 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (41 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (35 completions)
- Education, General (28 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (26 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (26 completions)
- Psychology, General (26 completions)
- Animal Sciences, General (18 completions)
- General Studies (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Sul Ross State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 98.71%; completion rate 29.94%; median earnings $41,871 at 10 years; net price $13,286. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,592
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Sul Ross State University was $7,592.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,286
2024 Value
In 2024 Sul Ross State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,286.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$53,144 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,286 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$30,368 4-Year In-State Tuition
$70,688 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,892 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,167 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,651 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$82,604 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Sul Ross State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
57.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
40.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Sul Ross State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Sul Ross State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,436 | $13,932 | $11,064 |
| 2014 | $5,676 | $14,364 | $10,925 |
| 2015 | $5,927 | $15,287 | $13,042 |
| 2016 | $6,419 | $16,211 | $14,891 |
| 2017 | $8,072 | $20,522 | $12,761 |
| 2018 | $6,816 | $16,776 | $15,925 |
| 2019 | $8,806 | $21,557 | $11,951 |
| 2020 | $8,777 | $21,047 | $11,644 |
| 2021 | $9,004 | $21,244 | $15,192 |
| 2022 | $7,649 | $17,441 | $13,221 |
| 2023 | $7,592 | $17,384 | $10,991 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
98.71% Acceptance Rate
1,073 Total Applicants
1,026 Students Admitted
223 First-Time Students Enrolled
21.73% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1024
ACT Average: 16
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Sul Ross State University reported total enrollment of about 1,396 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (67.8%), White (19.2%), and Black or African American (8.0%). About 57.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
60.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Sul Ross State University in 2024 is 1,396 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,213 students. Graduate enrollment is about 494 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
44.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 67.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
21.80% 100% Completion Time
29.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.80% of students graduating from Sul Ross State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 46% male / 54% female
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 47% male / 53% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 61% male / 39% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Sul Ross State University.
Return on Investment
$15,900 Median Student Debt
$41,871 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
37.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
687.88% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Sul Ross State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 46 completions
2. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 43 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 41 completions
4. Business/Commerce, General: 35 completions
5. Education, General: 28 completions
6. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 26 completions
7. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 26 completions
8. Psychology, General: 26 completions
9. Animal Sciences, General: 18 completions
Most popular programs at Sul Ross State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Sul Ross State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Sul Ross State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 56.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,971
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,128
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Sul Ross State University is a public institution located in Alpine, TX, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,396 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (67.8%), White (19.2%), Black or African American (8.0%). The admission rate is 98.71%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1024. The 150%-time completion rate is 29.94%. Approximately 57.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Alpine, TX 79832
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.94% graduation rate at Sul Ross State University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sul Ross State University located?
Sul Ross State University is located in Alpine, TX.
What is Sul Ross State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Sul Ross State University is 98.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,073 applicants and 1,026 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Sul Ross State University cost?
Reported tuition is $7,592 and average net price is $13,286 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,892 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Sul Ross State University?
Sul Ross State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,213 students, Hispanic or Latino (67.8%), White (19.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Sul Ross State University?
About 46.3% of students at Sul Ross State University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Sul Ross State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Sul Ross State University reports midpoint SAT about 1024 and midpoint ACT about 16.
What do graduates of Sul Ross State University earn?
Median earnings are $34,340 six years after entry and $41,871 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Sul Ross State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Sul Ross State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,900.
Is Sul Ross State University public or private?
Sul Ross State University is a public institution located in Alpine, TX.
Is Sul Ross State University an HBCU?
No. Sul Ross State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Sul Ross State University a tribal college?
No. Sul Ross State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.