Sul Ross State University: Statistics

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# 3440 of 14,131 In the World
# 974 of 2,597 In North America
# 903 of 2,496 In the United States
# 50 of 1 In Alpine
# 2236 of 2,326 For Animal Science
Top 1-3 For 9 other topics
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Acceptance rate

99%

Enrollment

28,467

Average SAT

1,020

Average ACT

20

Aid receiving

92%

Undergraduates

1,890

Graduates

494

Male:Female Ratio

40:60

Type

Public
not-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Sul Ross State University has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 99% 99% 99%
Applicants 1,159 623 536
Admissions 1,144 617 527
Freshmen enrolled full time 204 117 87

Admissions requirements

Other Tests Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school rank Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
College-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 19%
â–  Hispanic 68%
â–  Black or African American 6%
â–  Two or more races 1%
â–  Unknown 5%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Sul Ross State University.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Sul Ross State University majors

Sul Ross State University has granted 305 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, and 174 master's across 18 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Sul Ross State University.

Major Bachelor Master
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 41 5
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 30 13
Business Administration and Management, General 18 23
Business & Commerce, General 35 -
Education, General - 28
Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services - 26
Psychology, General 26 -
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 26 -
Animal Sciences, General 9 9
General Studies 15 -
Educational & Instructional Technology - 13
English Language and Literature, General 9 4
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 12 -
Organizational Leadership 11 -
Educational Leadership and Administration, General - 10
History, General 8 2
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management - 10
Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 9 -
Homeland Security 2 7
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management - 9
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 7 1
Political Science and Government, General 2 6
Industrial Technology & Technician 7 -
Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations 6 -
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 4 2
Mathematics, General 6 -
Music, General 6 -
Public Administration - 4
Agricultural Production Operations, General 3 -
Child Development 3 -
Geology & Earth Science, General 3 -
Social Sciences, General 3 -
Reading Teacher Education - 2
Rhetoric and Composition 2 -
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 -
Spanish Language and Literature 1 -
Grand Total 305 174

Publications & Citations

Sul Ross State University has published 827 scientific papers with 10,288 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Chemistry, Geology, Engineering, Computer Science, Geography and Cartography, and Paleontology.

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Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

10 Notable alumni

J. T. Rutherford

1. J. T. Rutherford

1921-2006 (aged 85)
military officer lobbyist politician
J T Rutherford, was an American lawyer and World War II veteran who served as a Democratic United States Congressional Representative for 4 terms from 1955 to 1963. He previously served as a state legislator from the state of Texas.
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Roberta Rudnick

2. Roberta Rudnick

1958-. (aged 68)
geologist
Roberta L. Rudnick is an American earth scientist and professor of geology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She was elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences in 2010 and was awarded the Dana Medal by the Mineralogical Society of America. Rudnick is a world expert in the continental crust and lithosphere.
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Don Bingham

3. Don Bingham

1929-1997 (aged 68)
American football player
Donald Dean Bingham was an American professional football halfback and return specialist who played one season with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Sul Ross State College.
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Oscar Ybarra

4. Oscar Ybarra

psychologist
Oscar Ybarra is an American psychologist. He is professor of organizational behavior at the University of Illinois, and he is professor emeritus of psychology and management and organizations at the University of Michigan. Ybarra is also Research Director of the adaptive social cognition lab, and at Michigan he was Director of Innovate Blue, an organization focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship...
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names Sul Ross
Founded 1917
Colors scarlet, gray
Academic calendar August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May-August)
Total staff 393
Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address HWY 90 East Alpine, Texas, 79832 United States
City Population 6,000
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