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Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, Texas · Public · 8,728 undergrads

Stephen F Austin State University admits 94% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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94% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 970–1170 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

13,596 applied, 12,779 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Stephen F Austin State University cost?

$15,928 a year in-state

Out of state: about $25,648 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $28,762.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$13,392
$30,000–$48,000$13,256
$48,000–$75,000$14,861
$75,000–$110,000$16,578
over $110,000$21,015

Out-of-state tuition is $20,948 a year, against $11,228 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $9,720 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Stephen F Austin State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked Stephen F Austin State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Stephen F Austin State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Stephen F Austin State University's site

What it's like

8,728
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
Town
Campus setting in Nacogdoches, TX.
72%
of first-years come back for year two.
38%
finish in four years. 52% within six.
$54.4k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$21k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Stephen F Austin State University's acceptance rate?
94% for fall 2024: 12,779 of 13,596 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Stephen F Austin State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 970 to 1170 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Stephen F Austin State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $14,861 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $28,762.
How much does Stephen F Austin State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Stephen F Austin State University is $20,948 a year, against $11,228 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $15,928 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $9,720 tuition gap gives about $25,648 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Stephen F Austin State University's graduation rate?
52% of students finish within six years and 38% within four (IPEDS).