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Sul Ross State University

#653 in US ranking Alpine, TX
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$26,578
Tuition & fees
$9,004
Avg. aid
$8,179
Receiving aid
92%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
99%
SAT range
930–1110
ACT range
15–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
30%
Median salary
$40,412
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Sul Ross State University?

Sul Ross's reported six-year graduation rate is 30% for the tracked cohort of first-time, full-time bachelor's degree-seeking students. Its four-year rate is 22%. These measures follow entering students over specified periods; they are not the percentage of all current students who eventually earn a degree.

The reported first-to-second-year retention rate is 45%, indicating that fewer than half of the students in its relevant full-time, first-time cohort returned the following fall under that measure. Transfer students, part-time students, and students who finish at another institution are not fully described by the headline graduation rate. An applicant comparing colleges should ask about completion in the intended major, course availability, and the likely time to degree - particularly if transferring credits or attending part time.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Sul Ross State University?

Career earnings depend heavily on occupation, location, further education, and work experience; an institution-wide salary claim would not describe what an individual Sul Ross graduate can expect. Federal College Scorecard program earnings, when reported, must be read with their stated measurement period and student population rather than treated as starting salaries for every graduate.

Sul Ross reports career support that includes individual and group counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, job-search resources, employer events, and alumni networking opportunities. Those are services, not verified job-placement or earnings outcomes. Students comparing majors can pair any program-level earnings measure with information about typical occupations, licensing requirements, graduate-school plans, and the cost of completing the degree.

Sul Ross State University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
30%
4-year graduation
22%
6-year graduation
30%

Sul Ross State University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
45%
First-year retention, part-time students
43%
Employed 1 year after graduation
95%

Sul Ross State University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$40,412
4 years after graduation
$49,811
5 years after graduation
$51,740
7 years after graduation
$43,815
10 years after starting college
$47,311

Sul Ross State University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

372764

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

222143

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

141630

Education

24226

Psychology

21526

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

16319

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields

9918

Health Professions and Related Programs

11112

English Language and Literature/Letters

10111

Natural Resources and Conservation

369

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

621779

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

15823

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

101323

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

7512

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields

819

Natural Resources and Conservation

639

Social Sciences

336

English Language and Literature/Letters

224

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

224

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

112

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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