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How strong are the academics at Sul Ross State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
13
Average class size
17%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Sul Ross has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
213
10-19
111
20-29
84
30-39
19
40-49
4
50-99
1

Honors Programs

Sul Ross State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Sul Ross' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Sul Ross State University:

58%
First-year retention rate
17%
4-year grad rate
27%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Sul Ross State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Business/Commerce, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Psychology, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
22.6
29.08
35.56
42.04
48.52
55

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 16
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 6
  • Agricultural Production Operations, General 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 40
  • Business Administration and Management, General 14
  • Organizational Leadership 11
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 6
Education
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 55
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 10
  • Rhetoric and Composition 2
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Development 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 8
History
  • History, General 9
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 36
  • Homeland Security 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 16
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 19
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 28
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 3
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 31
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 4
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 6
  • Music, General 2

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