Sul Ross State University Acceptance Rate
Alpine, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,073
- Admitted
- 1,026
- Yield
- 21.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Sul Ross State University's acceptance rate has risen from 93.4% in 2014–15 to 95.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,000 to 1,073 (+7%) over that period.
Its 95.6% rate makes Sul Ross State University more selective than about 8% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 5%.
Sul Ross State University has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 21.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,000 | 934 | 93.4% | 332 |
| 2015–16 | 1,143 | 914 | 80% | 351 |
| 2016–17 | 887 | 818 | 92.2% | 304 |
| 2017–18 | 810 | 807 | 99.6% | 279 |
| 2018–19 | 785 | 778 | 99.1% | 344 |
| 2019–20 | 810 | 807 | 99.6% | 231 |
| 2020–21 | 1,012 | 818 | 80.8% | 213 |
| 2021–22 | 549 | 549 | 100% | 195 |
| 2022–23 | 717 | 696 | 97.1% | 249 |
| 2023–24 | 1,073 | 1,026 | 95.6% | 223 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 475 | 450 | 94.7% |
| Men | 598 | 576 | 96.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 473–568 | 15% |
| SAT Math | 460–530 | |
| ACT Composite | 13–21 | 4% |
How Sul Ross State compares
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Frequently asked
What is Sul Ross State University's acceptance rate?
Sul Ross State University's acceptance rate is 95.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,026 admitted of 1,073 applicants).
Is Sul Ross State University test optional?
Sul Ross State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Sul Ross State University?
Sul Ross State University received 1,073 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,026.
What SAT score do you need for Sul Ross State University?
Admitted students at Sul Ross State University typically scored 473–568 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–530 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Sul Ross State University getting harder to get into?
Sul Ross State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 93.4% in 2014–15 to 95.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.sulross.edu/.