Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Bluefield State's yield is 15 pts higher than Sul Ross State's
Yield rate - 2
Sul Ross State's SAT midpoint is 45 points higher than Bluefield State's
SAT midpoint - 3
Bluefield State admits 97% vs. 99% at Sul Ross State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Sul Ross StateOpen
- Bluefield StateOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 11–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Sul Ross StateTest-optional
- Bluefield StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Sul Ross State
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required.
Bluefield State
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Sul Ross State | Bluefield State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Required | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why