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Sul Ross State University

Sul Ross State University is a small, public institution located in Alpine, tx. Founded in 1920, Sul Ross State University offers undergraduate degrees in 51 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,495 undergraduates
cost $7,649
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Admissions

Will I get into Sul Ross State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 97.1%
SAT score average 972
ACT score average 19
Average high school GPA 3.3
Application fee $25
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Sul Ross State University is known for one of its top majors: Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Other
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Business/Commerce, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Education, General
Biology, General
Psychology, General

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,649
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,744
Books & supplies $1,303
Other expenses $5,357
Cost of attendance* $24,053
Financial aid package $13,170
Estimated cost $10,883 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,441
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,744
Books & supplies $1,303
Other expenses $5,357
Cost of attendance* $33,845
Financial aid package $13,170
Estimated cost $20,675 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Sul Ross State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,495, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

2,018

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
15%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
54%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
25%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Sul Ross State University, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map HWY 90 East, Alpine, TX 79832
phone 432-837-8011
address www.sulross.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Sul ross honors club

Sully production

Cattlemasn club

Lobo dance team

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Sul Ross State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Sul Ross State University?

Sul Ross State University is located in Alpine, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at Sul Ross State University? 

The acceptance rate for Sul Ross State University is 97%.

What’s the average GPA for Sul Ross State University?

The average high school GPA for Sul Ross State University students was 3.3.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Sul Ross State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Sul Ross State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $96,212.

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