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Sul Ross State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range930 to 1100
ACT Range15 to 24
Average GPA3.30
Acceptance Rate100%

With Sul Ross’s 100% acceptance rate, your main strategy should be preparing to succeed once you enroll, not just getting admitted. If you submit scores, aim near the top of the range, about an 1100 SAT or 24 ACT, and look closely at academic support given the 45% freshman retention and 30% graduation rates.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Sul Ross State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Sul Ross State University enrolls about 1,890 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Sul Ross has a freshman retention rate of 45% and a 6-year graduation rate of 30%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Location

Alpine, TX

Undergrad Enrollment1,890
Freshman Retention45%
SettingRural
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1
Graduation Rate30%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Sul Ross State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Early Decision

Priority Deadline

August 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

January 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Sul Ross, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. Since no Regular Decision deadline is offered here and the January 15 financial aid priority deadline should not drive testing, confirm your program’s application deadline before counting on a fall retake.

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What you'll actually pay

Sul Ross lists in-state tuition at $6,774 and out-of-state tuition at $19,374. About 75% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $3,048. Submit the FAFSA by the January 15 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

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In-State Tuition$6,774
Out-of-State Tuition$19,374
Room and Board$10,892
Average Merit Award$3,048
Application Fee$50
Students on Aid75%
Average Aid Package$13,897
Average Debt at Grad$22,636

Out-of-state tuition at Sul Ross State University is $19,374, while in-state tuition is $6,774, with room and board adding $10,892. About 75% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $13,897. Merit awards average $3,048. Students graduate with average debt of $22,636.

Student life at Sul Ross State University

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Radio station
Choral groups
Concert band
Jazz band
Pep band
Dance
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Yearbook
Student government
Campus ministries
Housing

32% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Coed
Men only
Women only
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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