Sul Ross State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
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
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.
Alpine, TX
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Key Sul Ross State University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
August 1
Financial Aid Priority
January 15
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
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.

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
32% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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