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Stephen F Austin State University

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: Stephen F Austin State University

SFASU

Nacogdoches, Texas 75961

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1074

Reading & WritingMid: 535

500590

MathMid: 535

480570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21

1825

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (119)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Mixed

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

10 Years$49,634

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#35

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Lumberjacks

Athletic teamsNcaa sportsBasketballBasketball teamsCollege basketball

Source: Wikipedia

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAH Houston Intercontinental120 mi

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth165 mi

AUS Austin204 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1491 mi · ~43h 4m drive

New York, NY1307 mi · ~37h 45m drive

Hartford, CT1399 mi · ~40h 25m drive

Providence, RI1461 mi · ~42h 12m drive

Albany, NY1374 mi · ~39h 42m drive

Syracuse, NY1282 mi · ~37h 2m drive

Rochester, NY1225 mi · ~35h 23m drive

Buffalo, NY1162 mi · ~33h 34m drive

Philadelphia, PA1231 mi · ~35h 34m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1018 mi · ~29h 25m drive

Harrisburg, PA1156 mi · ~33h 24m drive

Newark, NJ1300 mi · ~37h 33m drive

Washington, DC1111 mi · ~32h 6m drive

Baltimore, MD1142 mi · ~32h 59m drive

Atlanta, GA614 mi · ~17h 44m drive

Charlotte, NC833 mi · ~24h 4m drive

Raleigh, NC963 mi · ~27h 49m drive

Miami, FL964 mi · ~27h 51m drive

Orlando, FL821 mi · ~23h 43m drive

Tampa, FL773 mi · ~22h 20m drive

Nashville, TN549 mi · ~15h 52m drive

New Orleans, LA295 mi · ~8h 31m drive

Richmond, VA1059 mi · ~30h 36m drive

Chicago, IL808 mi · ~23h 21m drive

Detroit, MI977 mi · ~28h 13m drive

Minneapolis, MN926 mi · ~26h 45m drive

St. Louis, MO545 mi · ~15h 45m drive

Kansas City, MO517 mi · ~14h 56m drive

Indianapolis, IN737 mi · ~21h 17m drive

Columbus, OH869 mi · ~25h 6m drive

Cleveland, OH989 mi · ~28h 34m drive

Milwaukee, WI871 mi · ~25h 10m drive

Dallas, TX149 mi · ~4h 18m drive

Houston, TX136 mi · ~3h 56m drive

Austin, TX206 mi · ~5h 57m drive

San Antonio, TX275 mi · ~7h 57m drive

Los Angeles, CA1377 mi · ~39h 47m drive

San Francisco, CA1627 mi · ~47h drive

San Diego, CA1316 mi · ~38h 1m drive

Seattle, WA1825 mi · ~52h 43m drive

Portland, OR1779 mi · ~51h 24m drive

Denver, CO806 mi · ~23h 17m drive

Phoenix, AZ1022 mi · ~29h 31m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1147 mi · ~33h 8m drive

Honolulu, HI3922 mi · ~113h 18m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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