Sul Ross State University

Sul Ross State University is a public, state school located in the rural setting of Alpine, TX

Founded in 1920, Sul Ross State University currently enrolls around 2,345 students a year, including 1,789 undergrads. The institution runs on a semester academic calendar.

Sul Ross State University's endowment was valued at $25,542,620 in 2021. For each full-time student, Sul Ross State University spends about $7,958.

Admissions Facts About Sul Ross State University

Acceptance rate: 0%

Average GPA: 3.34

Mean ACT score: 18

Mean SAT score: 955

Early Decision or Early Action: No/No

2022 Regular Decision Notification Date:

Sul Ross State University Acceptance Rate

It is noncompetitive to get into Sul Ross State University. Around 0 percent of all applicants to Sul Ross State University are accepted each year.

The average high school GPA for a student at Sul Ross State University is 3.34 /4.0. The mean SAT scores for students who get into Sul Ross State University is 955. The mean ACT scores is 18.

In 2021, 0 applicants were waitlisted and 0 waitlisted students got accepted.

Is Sul Ross State University a good school?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Retention and graduation rates

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Sul Ross State University, around 52 percent return for their sophomore year. Out of the 328 students who started at Sul Ross State University as first-time freshman, 14 graduate within four years.

Sul Ross State University's six-year graduation for undergrads is 30 percent. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61 percent for public schools, and 67 percent for private, non-profit schools.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $13,073 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Sul Ross State University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So the real question to ask yourself: is Sul Ross State University a good school for YOU?

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