Sul Ross State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

79%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
1%
International
9
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Sul Ross State University has a diverse student body with 79% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
20.6%(376)
Hispanic
69.5%(1,269)
African American
6.2%(114)
Asian
0.3%(6)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
1.7%(31)
Unknown
0.9%(16)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color79%
Total Enrollment2,441
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Sul Ross State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Sul Ross State University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.0%(749)
Women
59.0%(1,077)

Gender Statistics

Men749

31% of total enrollment

Women1,077

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Sul Ross State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 33% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.3%(45)
18-19
19.6%(271)
20-21
24.1%(333)
22-24
26.3%(363)
25+
26.7%(369)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(4)
22-24
15.4%(77)
25+
83.8%(420)

Age Diversity Insights

33%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Sul Ross State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 99% in-state residents, 0% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.6%(213)
International
1.4%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State213

99% of student body

International3

1% of student body

States Represented

9 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

79%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age