Stephen F. Austin State University - Profile, Rankings and Data | US News Best Colleges

Stephen F. Austin State University

#39 in Regional Universities West

4 year • Nacogdoches, TX

4 year • Nacogdoches, TX
Write a Review

Overview

Stephen F. Austin State University is a public institution that was founded in 1923. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,823 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 430 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Stephen F. Austin State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #39. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,600; out-of-state tuition and fees are $22,876.


Stephen F. Austin State University is a public institution that was founded in 1923. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,823 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 430 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Stephen F. Austin State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #39. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,600; out-of-state tuition and fees are $22,876.


At-a-Glance

Setting

N/A

In-state tuition and fees

$10,600

Undergraduate Enrollment

9,823

Acceptance Rate

89%

SFA Station 13051, Nacogdoches, TX, 75962

2024 Rankings

Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.

My Fit Score

My Fit Custom College Ranking

Does this school fit your college needs? Receive a personalized ranking provided by U.S. News College Compass and find out. Try it now

Admissions

Rolling

Application Deadline

89%

Acceptance Rate

SAT Range*

950-1140

ACT Range*

17-23

High School GPA*

N/A

* These are the average scores of applications admitted to this school. Ranges represent admitted applicants who fell within the 25th and 75th percentile.

Will You Get Into Stephen F. Austin State University?

College Admissions Calculator

Data provided by U.S. News College Compass Users.

Cost

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,876

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,600

Room & Board

$9,642(2023-24)

Average Need-Based Aid Package

$14,361

$15,708

Annual Cost*

$15,708

Annual Cost*

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,876

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,600

Room & Board

$9,642(2023-24)

Average Need-Based Aid Package

$14,361

*Average in-state cost after aid

Academics

35%

4-Year Graduation Rate

15:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

37%

Classes With Fewer Than 20 Students

Popular Majors

MAJOR

% OF GRADUATES

ALUMNI STARTING SALARY

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

19%

$41,199

Health Professions and Related Programs

13%

$30,615

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

13%

$42,605

Visual and Performing Arts

10%

$26,812

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

7%

$34,141

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
19% Percent of Graduates
$41,199 Alumni Starting Salary
Health Professions and Related Programs
13% Percent of Graduates
$30,615 Alumni Starting Salary
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
13% Percent of Graduates
$42,605 Alumni Starting Salary
Visual and Performing Arts
10% Percent of Graduates
$26,812 Alumni Starting Salary
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
7% Percent of Graduates
$34,141 Alumni Starting Salary

* In cases where salary data at the specific major level is unavailable, a general salary for the major category is displayed.

Pick the Perfect Major

Discover the perfect major for you based on your innate wiring. The Innate Assessment sets you up for success by pairing you with majors, colleges and careers that fit your unique skills and abilities.

Take the QuizTake the Quiz

Students

9,823

Undergraduate Enrollment

Graduate Enrollment

1,504

Total Enrollment

11,327

Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students

7,792

Student Diversity

Gender Distribution

Male37%
Female63%

Ethnic Diversity

39%

Minority Enrollment

39%

Minority Enrollment

58%

White

21%

Hispanic

12%

Black

4%

Two or more races

1%

American Indian

1%

Asian

1%

International

1%

Unknown

Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.

Campus Life

Housing and Dorms

Types of campus housing available:

  • coed dorms
  • women's dorms
  • men's dorms
  • wellness housing
  • Student Activities

    71+

    Sports Teams

    22

    Fraternities

    11

    Sororities

    After College

    Graduation Rate

    35%

    Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)

    61%

    Average Debt at Graduation

    $22,813

    $39,045

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    $39,045

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    Graduation Rate

    35%

    Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)

    61%

    Average Debt at Graduation

    $22,813

    Reviews & Ratings

    See reviews and ratings of this school from students, alumni, staff and others. These reviews are not written by U.S. News and have no impact on any of the Best Colleges rankings. Read an explanation of user ratings.

    0 reviews

    This school does not have enough reviews yet. Click here to submit your review.

    Read More

    Undergraduate data are based on the 2022 school year.

    More from This School

    More from This School

    My Fit Score

    My Fit Custom College Ranking

    Does this school fit your college needs? Receive a personalized ranking provided by U.S. News College Compass and find out. Try it now

    Top Schools in Texas

    View the top schools in TX

    You can compare up to 25 schools at a time. Please remove a school before adding another.

    Close