Sul Ross University BSN: cost, pass rate and local pay
A bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) in Alpine, 120 credit hours. In 2025, 4 of its 7 first-time test takers passed the NCLEX-RN.
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The short version
- Its 2025 pass rate of 57.1% was 31.5 points below the Texas average. In 2024 it was 56.3 points below. That rate is based on a small group of 7 test takers.
- It is the rural parts of Texas's only bachelor's degree (BSN) program.
These findings are generated from the numbers on this page and change when the data does. How we write them
What it costs
Sul Ross University does not publish a total cost for this program (we checked on Nov 4, 2026). Sul Ross publishes no tuition or program cost for the pre-licensure BSN; the RN to BSN page cost does not apply. Ask the program directly for its cost sheet; contact details are on its page.
The real cost of getting licensed
The program price is not the whole bill. Here is what stands between today and a license, with what we know and what we don't.
| Piece | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites (see requirements, plus an entrance exam) | Data coming soon | Data coming soon |
| Sul Ross University BSN | Data coming soon | 120 credit hours |
| Living costs while in school | Not included | |
| Total before living costs | Not yet known | 120 credit hours + prerequisites |
We will add typical prerequisite costs at nearby colleges once collected. How we count cost
Will graduates pass the NCLEX-RN?
In 2025, 4 of Sul Ross University's 7 first-time test takers passed the NCLEX-RN. Its rate rose from 36.4% in 2024 to 57.1%. 1
Small group: 7 test takers. One result moves the rate a lot.
Bars start at 30% so small differences are visible. National rates are on the methodology page. Earlier years: 23
What nurses earn around Rural Texas
Payback time uses the middle wage. Here is the wider picture.
How it compares in the rural parts of Texas
The 2 programs in the area that lead to an RN license.
| Program | Cost | Pass rate | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Texas Junior College ADN | Not published | 85.7%42 of 49 | Can't calculate: cost |
| Sul Ross University BSN (this program) | Not published | 57.1%4 of 7 | Can't calculate: cost |
Similar programs
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Program facts
- Length
- 120 credit hours
- Schedule
- Classroom, online, laboratory and clinical learning
- Before you apply
- 42 credit hours of core courses with a C or better, a 3.25 cumulative GPA with a B average in science, and ATI TEAS scores of at least 75 overall, 70 Reading, 69 Math, 54 Science and 64 English.
- Entrance exam
- ATI TEAS
- Credential
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), eligible for NCLEX-RN
- Board approval status
- Data coming soon
- Accreditation
- Data coming soon
- Sector
- Public university
What changed
- Apr 20262025 pass rate added: 57.1% (4 of 7).
- Apr 20252024 pass rate added: 36.4% (4 of 11).
- Apr 20242023 pass rate added: 40.0% (2 of 5).
Sources and dates
- Texas Board of Nursing, Report of 2025 NCLEX-RN Examination Pass Rates (Board Meeting, April 2026, item 3.2.13), April 2026.
- Texas Board of Nursing, Report of 2024 NCLEX-RN Examination Pass Rates (Board Meeting, April 2025, item 3.2.12), April 2025.
- Texas Board of Nursing, Report of 2023 NCLEX-RN Examination Pass Rates (Board Meeting, April 2024, item 3.2.15), April 2024.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, May 2025.
Every number was checked against its source on Nov. 1, 2026. Spot an error? Report it. Program Outcomes is independent and not affiliated with any school or the Texas Board of Nursing. Our independence policy