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Sul Ross State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 758
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 51%
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Alpine, Texas, Sul Ross State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that Sul Ross State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Sul Ross State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Sul Ross State emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Sul Ross State is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Sul Ross State is 51% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Sul Ross State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,004

Cost of attendance at Sul Ross State University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,244

Cost of attendance at Sul Ross State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at Sul Ross State University received on average $8,877 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,877
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 142 59% $5,050 $717,128
Other Federal Grant 142 59% $5,091 $722,914
State Grant/Scholarships 176 73% $5,016 $882,872
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 89 37% $2,005 $178,448
Total Grant & Scholarships 201 84% $8,877 $1,784,234

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Sul Ross State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Sul Ross State University students is 28.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.5%.

28.8%

  • African American 27.9% 12 students
  • white 30.5% 29 students
  • hispanic 29.3% 46 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football American Southwest Conference
  • Baseball American Southwest Conference
  • Basketball American Southwest Conference
  • Track and Cross Country American Southwest Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Sul Ross State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Sul Ross State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training

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