What SAT score do I need for Stephen F Austin State University?

Stephen F Austin State University's middle 50% SAT range is 970 to 1170. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Stephen F Austin State University?

Middle 50% ACT range is 18 to 24. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Stephen F Austin State University?

Stephen F Austin State University admits roughly 94% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Stephen F Austin State University actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $14,260 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Stephen F Austin State University a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Stephen F Austin State University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX · Southwest

Acceptance rate: 94.0%
SAT mid-50: 970-1170
Cost after aid: $14,260
Graduation rate: 53%

What Stephen F Austin State University says matters

How Stephen F Austin State University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 74%; 14,053 of 18,877
Yield: 13%; 1,803 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 990-1140
ACT mid-50: 18-23
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 73%5,109 of 6,967
Women: 75%8,944 of 11,910

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Stephen F Austin State University published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission97

Entrance Exams

In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?: Yes
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: No

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 6,967
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 11,910
Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied: 5,338
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 5,109
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 8,944
Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted: 580
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 660
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 8
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 1,126
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 9
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 18,877
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 14,053
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 1,803
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 13,456
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 9,655
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 1,770
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 5,338
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 580
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 23
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 83
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 40
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 10

Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?: No

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.46
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.12
Submitting SAT Scores: 825
Submitting ACT Scores: 217
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 990
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,050
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,140
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 490
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 540
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 590
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 470
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 520
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 560
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 18%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 21%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 23%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 17%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 19%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 23%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 17%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 20%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 23%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 1.89
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 21.02
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 52.42
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 23.38
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 1.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 0.59
SAT Math: 600-699: 13.7
SAT Math: 500-599: 52.18
SAT Math: 400-499: 27.15
SAT Math: 300-399: 6.38
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 0.49
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 13.33
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 54.06
SAT Composite: 800-999: 29.7
SAT Composite: 600-799: 2.42
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
SAT Composite: Total: 100
ACT Composite: 30-36: 2.76
ACT Composite: 24-29: 21.66
ACT Composite: 18-23: 55.3
ACT Composite: 12-17: 20.28
ACT Composite: 6-11: 0
ACT Composite: Below 6: 0
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 11%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 37%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 68%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 32%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 9.0%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 82%
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 0

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: Yes
Same fee: X
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:: X
Beginning date: 3
Yes, by:: 15
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?: No
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: CDS-C Page 12
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?: No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: No

Transfer Admission34

Fall Applicants

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E): Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?: Yes
Men: 600
Women: 951
Another Gender: 0
Unknown: 1,551
Total: 413
Men: 623
Women: 0
Another Gender: 1,036
Unknown: 268
Total: 394
Men: 0
Women: 662

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: No
High school transcript: Required of Some
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Not Required
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:: D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?: No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:: - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: 2.00 Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 66 Credits Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 90 Credits - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 42.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: X American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##

Transfer Credit Policies

Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:: 2.00
Number: 66
Unit Type: credit
Number: 90
Unit Type: credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:: 42
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?: No

Academic Offerings and Policies16

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Liberal arts/career combination: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: X
English (including composition): X
History: X
Humanities: X
Mathematics: X
Social science: X

Student Life35

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 100%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 87%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 13%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 0
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 2.0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 42%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 58%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 10%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 21

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Marching band: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Opera: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Television station: X
Yearbook: X

Housing

Coed dorms: X
Men's dorms: X
Women's dorms: X

Annual Expenses24

Information

If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.: X

Public Tuition

Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):: 7761
Tuition: Out-of-state:: 20061
Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):: 7761
Tuition: Out-of-state:: 20061

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 3367
Food and housing (on-campus):: 13144
Required Fees:: 3367
Food and housing (on-campus):: 13144

Credits per Term

Minimum: 12

Tuition Policies

Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?: No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?: No

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 1208
Transportation:: 1550
Other expenses:: 1800
Books and supplies:: 1208
Transportation: 1550
Other expenses:: 1800
Books and supplies:: 1208
Food and housing total*: 12184
Transportation:: 1550
Other expenses:: 1800

Per-Credit-Hour Charges

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:: 254.00
In-state (out-of-district):: 664.00

Financial Aid119

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 318
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 3,205
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 50
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 9,264
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 1,134
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 2,845
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 328
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 13,777
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 82
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 1,628
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 33
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 3,203

Methodology

Both FM and IM: 22267584

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 120522
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 7438816
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 0
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 29826922
Total Scholarships/Grants: 12488428
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 469255
Federal Work-Study: 46380
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 13004063
Total Self-Help: 0
Parent Loans: 0
Athletic Awards: 91004

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 11252886
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 4329161
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 15673051
Total Scholarships/Grants: 29697477
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 29697477
Total Self-Help: 7916214
Parent Loans: 15345868

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 2,022
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 1,832
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 1,385
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 1,385
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,196
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 1,317
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 886
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 271
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 66%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 15816
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 11023
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3880
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3744
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 8,301
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 6,604
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 5,132
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 5,132
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 4,286
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 4,888
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2,544
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 1,085
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 65%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 14991
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 9610
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4978
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4697
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 1,926
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 631
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 463
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 461
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 419
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 414
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 102
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 192
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 76%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 11944
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 7123
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 5428
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 5268

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 1,166

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 657
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 638
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 11
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 88
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 56.35
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 54.72
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0.00
D. State loan programs.: 1.00
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 8.00
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 21922
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 19233
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 19693
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 24952

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 18
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 7,442
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 133,961

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X
State aid form: X

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
State Loans: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
State scholarships/grants: X
Private scholarships: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Alumni affiliation: X
Art: X
Athletics: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X
Academics: X
Alumni affiliation: X
Art: X
Athletics: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: The Purple Promise program beginning in the fall 2023 had an increase to the qualification criteria. The income threshold was increased to a combined family income of $80,000. This was an increase of $50,000 income level for families.

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred28

Diploma/Certificates

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Agriculture: 4.12
Natural resources and conservation: 3.35
Communication/journalism: 3.1
Computer and information sciences: 2.64
Engineering: 0.46
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.25
Family and consumer sciences: 4.83
English: 1.83
Liberal arts/general studies: 0.61
Biological/life sciences: 2.54
Mathematics and statistics: 0.41
Military science and military technologies: 28
Interdisciplinary studies: 14.89
Parks and recreation: 4.98
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.05
Physical sciences: 1.27
Science technologies: 0
Psychology: 4.57
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 2.34
Public administration and social services: 2.64
Social sciences: 1.93
Visual and performing arts: 9.04
Health professions and related programs: 13.97
Business/marketing: 19.21
History: 0.97
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence103

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 660
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 300
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 1,951
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 2,915
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 1,126
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 318
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 3,515
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 4,973
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate students: another gender: 0
Total undergraduate students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 9,129
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 1,343
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 10,472
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total Graduate Students: unknown: 0
Total All Students: unknown: 0

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 9
Hispanic/Latino: 485
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 256
White, non-Hispanic: 917
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 5
Asian, non-Hispanic: 21
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 4
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 58
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 48
TOTAL: 1,803
Nonresidents: 60
Hispanic/Latino: 2,102
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 1,054
White, non-Hispanic: 4,841
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 36
Asian, non-Hispanic: 105
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 5
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 359
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 166
TOTAL: 8,728
Nonresidents: 66
Hispanic/Latino: 2,124
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 1,075
White, non-Hispanic: 5,097
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 39
Asian, non-Hispanic: 117
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 6
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 365
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 240
TOTAL: 9,129

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 0
Associate degrees: 0
Bachelor's degrees: 1,968
Postbachelor's certificates: 0
Master's degrees: 457
Post-Master's certificates: 0
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 7
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 0
Doctoral degrees – other: 0

Graduation Rates

Total: 2,175
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 2,175
Total: 849
Total: 262
Total: 55
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 1,166
Total: 53.61
Total: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
2021 Cohort: 0
2020 Cohort: 0
2021 Cohort: 15
2021 Cohort: 19

Instructional Faculty And Class Size38

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 507
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 71
C. Total number who are women: 250
D. Total number who are men: 257
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 15
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 389
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 100
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 7
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 11
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 199
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 22
C. Total number who are women: 136
D. Total number who are men: 62
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 1
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 62%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 104
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 27
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 6
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 706
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 93
C. Total number who are women: 386
D. Total number who are men: 319
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 16
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 451
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 204
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 34
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 17

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio: 17
based on ____ students: 9,491
and ____ faculty: 573

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 16
10-19: 16
20-29: 71
30-39: 75
40-49: 22
50-99: 6
100+: 1
Total: 0

Source: Stephen F Austin State University's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Stephen F Austin State University

Stephen F Austin State University is a mid-sized public university in Nacogdoches, TX, in a city setting.

What Stephen F Austin State University looks for

Stephen F Austin State University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Stephen F Austin State University?
Stephen F Austin State University's middle 50% SAT range is 970 to 1170. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Stephen F Austin State University?
Middle 50% ACT range is 18 to 24. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Stephen F Austin State University?
Stephen F Austin State University admits roughly 94% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Stephen F Austin State University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $14,260 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Stephen F Austin State University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Stephen F Austin State University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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