Stephen F Austin State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Nacogdoches, TX

$7,842

Avg in-state tuition

$18,858

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Stephen F Austin State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Stephen F Austin State University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Nacogdoches, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,987, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The university offers 77 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 54%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,842, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,858.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

76% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

54% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1150

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

13k

Students enrolled

95%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

59%

Hispanic

19%

Black

14%

Two or more races

4%

Unknown

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

65%

Socio-economic diversity

41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

23

Total Online Enrollment

12,033

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

81% On-campus

19% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 10% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 35% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,842 $18,858
Graduate $5,262 $13,524

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,202
On-campus room and board $9,642
On-campus other expenses $3,674
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,642
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,674
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,674

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $22,360 $33,376
Off-campus without family $22,360 $33,376
Off-campus with family $12,718 $23,734

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

42%

State Grant Aid

37%

Institution Grant Aid

60%

Pell Grant

41%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,222
State Grant Aid $5,148
Institution Grant Aid $4,167
Pell Grant Aid $4,935

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$37k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Bowling
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC