Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX · Public
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Stephen F. Austin State University admitted 83.4% of applicants university-wide (17,614 of 21,123).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 83.4% | 17,614 | 21,123 |
| In-state | 99.8% | 16,820 | 16,847 |
| Out-of-state | 100.0% | 705 | 705 |
| International applicants | 45.6% | 83 | 182 |
| Men | 82.6% | 6,561 | 7,944 |
| Women | 83.9% | 11,053 | 13,179 |
Of 17,614 admitted students, 2,372 enrolled (13.5% yield).
Stephen F. Austin State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 950–1130
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–24
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Stephen F. Austin State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $41,762/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,911 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $21,851 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $41,762/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,318 |
| $30k–48k | $11,023 |
| $48k–75k | $13,100 |
| $75k–110k | $17,609 |
| Over $110k | $22,959 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- SFA Presidential Scholarship — $4,000 per year (Presidential)
- SFA Dean's Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Automatic)
- SFA Regents' Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Automatic)
- SFA Foundation Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- SFA Promise — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Freshman Scholarship — Up to $2,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $1,500 per year (International Aid)
- SFA Foundation Scholarships — Varies (Other)
Stephen F. Austin State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed application for admission
- Official high school transcript
- Official standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed application for admission
- Official high school transcript
- Official standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Stephen F. Austin State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $49,634
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 53.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 72%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,409
- At graduation
Stephen F. Austin State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #447
- Niche: #501
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (20%), Interdisciplinary studies (15%), Visual & performing arts (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 18:1 · 27% of class sections have under 20 students.
Stephen F. Austin State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.