More selective than 4% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Sul Ross State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Sul Ross State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Sul Ross State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 470 | 550 |
| SAT math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT composite | 15 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 930 | 1110 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Sul Ross State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 99% | 470–550 | 460–560 | 15–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 96% | 473–568 | 460–530 | 13–21 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Sul Ross State University compared with other Texas colleges?
Sul Ross State University has the 67th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Texas Woman's University | 96% | 49% | $11,963 |
| 63 | Texas Southern University | 97% | 22% | $16,590 |
| 64 | St. Mary's University | 98% | 59% | $21,145 |
| 65 | University of the Incarnate Word | 98% | 51% | $22,775 |
| 66 | West Texas A & M University | 99% | 55% | $19,487 |
| 67 | Sul Ross State University | 99% | 30% | $13,286 |
| 68 | The University of Texas at El Paso | 100% | 50% | $9,403 |
| 69 | Criswell College | 100% | 50% | $21,630 |
| 70 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas | 100% | — | $1,300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at Sul Ross State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Sul Ross State University admissions questions
What is the Sul Ross State University acceptance rate?
Sul Ross State University accepts 99% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,026 of 1,073 applicants were admitted.
Does Sul Ross State University require the SAT or ACT?
Sul Ross State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Sul Ross State University?
The middle 50% of Sul Ross State University enrolled first-year students scored 930–1110 on the SAT and 15–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Sul Ross State University?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (223 of 1,026).
Is Sul Ross State University getting harder to get into?
Sul Ross State University accepted 99% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 96% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Sul Ross State University overview