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Stephen F Austin State University

SFASU

Nacogdoches, Texas 75961

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Known for business — excellent value

Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution in Nacogdoches with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1074, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 8.7K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,634 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,152.

Established
1917
Motto
"Striving For Personal Excellence In Everything That We Do"
Mascot
Lumberjack
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
Division
Division I

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88%Acceptance
1074SAT Avg
8,746Students
15:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$49,634Earnings 10yr
$15,152Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Stephen F Austin State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1074

Reading & WritingMid: 535
500590
MathMid: 535
480570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1825

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1074

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,600
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,680
Room & Board$11,142
Books & Supplies$1,202
Total Cost of Attendance$24,231
Average Net Price$15,152
Median Debt at Graduation$23,409
Monthly Payment (10yr)$248

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,426
$30–48K$11,174
$48–75K$14,068
$75–110K$18,985
$110K+$21,940

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,152

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

57

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (119)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,746
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Black 12%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.7%
Freshman Retention71.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,144
8 Years$47,094
10 Years$49,634

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,400
Men
$54,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#35

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Varsity Sports — Lumberjacks

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from TX state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Houstonpop. 2.3M
136 mi(236 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
149 mi(258 min)
Austinpop. 960K
206 mi(357 min)

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