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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In Fall 2021, a total of 195 first-time undergrad students enrolled at Sul Ross State. Among these students, 42 (0%) submitted SAT scores, while 27 (0%), submitted ACT scores.

The data shows that the SAT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

978

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 549 admitted students 42 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

22%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 905-1050. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 465 and 520, while 25% scored below 465 and another 25% scored above 520.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 440 and 530, while 25% scored below 440 and 25% achieved a score of 530. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 978 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Sul Ross State.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them in the lower range, just above 24% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    465-520
  • Math

    440-530

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

16

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 549 admitted students 27 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

14%

Similar to the SAT, Sul Ross State does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 14% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 14 and 17, with 25% scoring above 17 and another 25% scoring below 14.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 49% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    12-20
  • Math

    14-17
  • Composite

    14-17

Application Fees

Fall 2021

$50

Undergraduate

$25

Graduate

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Sul Ross State during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 549 308 241
Admitted students 549 308 241
Enrolled students 195 123 72
Acceptance rate 100% 100% 100%
Yield rate 36% 40% 30%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Sul Ross State received a total of 549 applications. These applications included 308 male applicants and 241 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 549 applicants, Sul Ross State admitted 549 students. Among the admitted students, there were 308 males and 241 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 195 students chose to enroll at Sul Ross State. This means that 195 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 123 were male and 72 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Sul Ross State had an overall acceptance rate of 100% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 100% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 100%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Sul Ross State had an overall yield rate of 36% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 40%, and for female admitted students, it was 30%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Sul Ross State over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 1,143 574 569 914 461 453 80% 80% 80% 351 201 150 38% 44% 33%
2016 887 413 474 818 389 429 92% 94% 90% 304 172 132 37% 44% 31%
2017 810 385 425 807 383 424 100% 100% 100% 279 138 141 35% 36% 33%
2018 785 414 371 778 408 370 99% 99% 100% 344 202 142 44% 50% 38%
2019 810 378 432 807 376 431 100% 100% 100% 231 113 118 29% 30% 27%
2020 1,012 480 532 818 396 422 81% 82% 79% 213 108 105 26% 27% 25%
2021 549 308 241 549 308 241 100% 100% 100% 195 123 72 36% 40% 30%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Sul Ross State University uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Sul Ross State is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school rank
  • Secondary school record
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Considered

  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • Recommendation letters
  • Formal demonstration of competencies

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Sul Ross State University.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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