- Acceptance rate: 99% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 470–550 reading and writing, 460–560 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 15–24 composite
- Average net price: $12,240 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Sul Ross State University reported: an acceptance rate of 99% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 15–24.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Sul Ross State University reviews each application.
Sul Ross State University GPA requirements
Sul Ross State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Sul Ross State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Sul Ross State University acceptance rate
Sul Ross State University admitted 1,144 of 1,159 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 99%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sul Ross State University is a public 4-year university in Alpine, Texas, with 1,890 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Sul Ross State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 470 | 500 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 500 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 17 | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 | 21 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1024 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Sul Ross State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Sul Ross State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,240 a year at Sul Ross State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Sul Ross State University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Sul Ross State University admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Sul Ross State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Sul Ross State University admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Sul Ross State University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Sul Ross State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 470–550 in reading and writing and 460–560 in math; ACT composite 15–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Sul Ross State University?
A lot: Sul Ross State University requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank and other tests. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Sul Ross State University?
Sul Ross State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is Sul Ross State University's acceptance rate?
Sul Ross State University's acceptance rate was 99% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,144 of 1,159 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Sul Ross State University?
No. Sul Ross State University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 15% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.
How much does Sul Ross State University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $12,240 a year at Sul Ross State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Sul Ross State University if a parent went there?
No. Sul Ross State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Sul Ross State University accept AP credit?
Yes. Sul Ross State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Sul Ross State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Sul Ross State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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