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Sul Ross State University

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Alpine, TX

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Sul Ross State University, in Alpine, TX, is a public small school, enrolling around 1,396 students. Sul Ross State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 99%. Among reported majors, Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness shows the strongest outcomes -- $57,658/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate99%
SAT range930–1110
ACT range15–24
Undergrads1,396
Yield (admits who enroll)36%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$24,529
4-year grad rate29%
Median earnings, 10yr out$41,871

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans41%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out44%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$49,510/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$42,239/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$49,184/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$57,658/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$42,185/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity758
Typical room charge$6,234
Typical board charge$3,638

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sul Ross State University's acceptance rate?

Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX admits approximately 99% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Sul Ross State University?

Admitted students at Sul Ross State University typically score between 930–1110 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Sul Ross State University?

Admitted students at Sul Ross State University typically score between 15–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Sul Ross State University cost?

Sul Ross State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,529 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Sul Ross State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Sul Ross State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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