Stephen F Austin State University (SFASU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,441
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	76%
On-time graduation rate	53%

Located in Nacogdoches, Texas, SFASU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that SFASU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Stephen F Austin State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

SFASU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,600

Cost of attendance at Stephen F Austin State University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,616

Cost of attendance at Stephen F Austin State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Stephen F Austin State University received on average $9,184 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,184

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	714	42%	$5,169	$3,690,843
Other Federal Grant	1,483	86%	$4,265	$6,325,582
State Grant/Scholarships	760	44%	$5,129	$3,898,415
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	884	52%	$4,600	$4,066,281
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,556	91%	$9,184	$14,290,278

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Stephen F Austin State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Stephen F Austin State University students is 52.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.0%.

52.9%

asian 56.0% 14 students
African American 46.8% 207 students
white 55.9% 702 students
hispanic 52.1% 214 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 43 students

Sport Conferences

Football Western Athletic Conference
Baseball Western Athletic Conference
Basketball Western Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Western Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Stephen F Austin State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Stephen F Austin State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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