Stephen F Austin State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1870 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #510 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #462 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 119 | In Texas |
| #332 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 39 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 9,129
- Graduates
- 1,343
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- sfasu.edu
Stephen F Austin State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Stephen F Austin State University has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 31% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 93% | 95% |
| Applicants | 13,596 | 5,114 | 8,482 |
| Admissions | 12,779 | 4,758 | 8,021 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,161 | 781 | 1,380 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 25 | 10 | 15 |
5,480 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,998 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
941 or 43%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1170
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Stephen F Austin State University are 970-1170 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
260 or 12%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Stephen F Austin State University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school rank | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5930 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2311 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 1220 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 406 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 264 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 145 (1%) |
| Asian | 141 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,694
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,842 | $5,262 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,842 | $5,262 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,060 | $12,642 |
| Fee in-district | $3,286 | $2,567 |
| Fee in-state | $3,286 | $2,567 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,366 | $2,567 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,139 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,144 |
Stephen F Austin State University majors
Stephen F Austin State University has granted 1,968 bachelor's degrees across 65 programs, 475 master's across 38 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Stephen F Austin State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 258 | 4 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 130 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 123 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 92 | 25 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 98 | ||
| Social Work | 49 | 49 | |
| Psychology, General | 90 | 4 | |
| Music, General | 69 | 24 | |
| Agriculture, General | 81 | 4 | |
| Accounting | 53 | 30 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | 51 | |
| Forestry, General | 58 | 8 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 64 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 58 | 3 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 54 | 4 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 50 | 8 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 53 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 46 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 46 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | 5 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 30 | ||
| Finance, General | 29 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 27 | ||
| Information Technology | 27 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 26 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 25 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | 4 | |
| History, General | 19 | 4 | |
| Interior Design | 20 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | 10 | |
| Biochemistry | 16 | ||
| Creative Writing | 16 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 | ||
| Environmental Science | 8 | 7 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 14 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 13 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 12 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 12 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 11 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 11 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 11 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 11 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 10 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 10 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 10 | ||
| Rehabilitation Science | 10 | ||
| School Psychology | 6 | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 9 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Education, General | 9 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 8 | ||
| Dance, General | 8 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 7 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 6 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 6 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 5 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 | ||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 5 | ||
| National Security Policy Studies | 5 | ||
| Public Administration | 1 | 4 | |
| Data Analytics, General | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 4 | ||
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 3 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 | ||
| Publishing | 3 | ||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 2 | ||
| Consumer Merchandising & Retailing Management | 2 | ||
| Geography | 2 | ||
| Human Services, General | 2 | ||
| International and Intercultural Communication | 2 | ||
| Nursing Education | 2 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,968 | 475 | 7 |
Stephen F Austin State University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 47% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 49% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Stephen F Austin State University has published 4,803 scientific papers with 43,523 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Geography and Cartography, History, Engineering, Political Science, Geology, Law, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 43 | 116 |
| 1994 | 42 | 126 |
| 1995 | 42 | 158 |
| 1996 | 39 | 181 |
| 1997 | 58 | 175 |
| 1998 | 63 | 185 |
| 1999 | 51 | 199 |
| 2000 | 80 | 262 |
| 2001 | 74 | 260 |
| 2002 | 79 | 335 |
| 2003 | 62 | 387 |
| 2004 | 92 | 507 |
| 2005 | 93 | 548 |
| 2006 | 95 | 654 |
| 2007 | 86 | 787 |
| 2008 | 99 | 838 |
| 2009 | 111 | 1075 |
| 2010 | 129 | 1190 |
| 2011 | 131 | 1374 |
| 2012 | 106 | 1501 |
| 2013 | 157 | 1613 |
| 2014 | 200 | 1742 |
| 2015 | 322 | 1784 |
| 2016 | 259 | 1947 |
| 2017 | 226 | 1906 |
| 2018 | 137 | 1963 |
| 2019 | 151 | 2204 |
| 2020 | 123 | 2614 |
| 2021 | 153 | 2785 |
| 2022 | 153 | 2943 |
| 2023 | 179 | 3230 |
| 2024 | 160 | 3286 |
| 2025 | 95 | 3095 |
Stephen F Austin State University alumni
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Don Henley
- Occupations
- songwriterguitaristsingerdrummer
- Biography
-
Donald Hugh Henley is an American singer, songwriter and musician. Henley is a founding member of the Eagles, serving as a songwriter, drummer, and vocalist for the band. He sang lead vocals on Eagles songs such as "Witchy Woman", "Desperado", "Best of My Love", "One of These Nights", "Hotel California", "Life in the Fast Lane", and "The Long Run". The Eagles disbanded in 1980, but reunited in 1994.
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Shane Carruth
- Occupations
- television actorfilm directoractorfilm producerfilm editor
- Biography
-
Shane Carruth is an American filmmaker, known for science-fiction features in which he has filled numerous jobs, including producer, director, screenwriter, composer, and actor. These include his prize-winning debut Primer (2004) and Upstream Color (2013). In reference to Carruth's unusual filmmaking technique, director Steven Soderbergh described him as "the illegitimate offspring of David Lynch and James Cameron."
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Bum Phillips
- Occupations
- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Oail Andrew "Bum" Phillips Jr. was an American football coach at the high school, college and professional levels. He served as head coach in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers from 1975 to 1980 and the New Orleans Saints from 1981 to 1985.
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Thomas Walkup
- Enrolled in Stephen F Austin State University
- Studied in 2011-2016
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Thomas Ryan Walkup is an American-born naturalized Greek professional basketball player for Olympiacos of the Greek Basketball League (GBL) and the EuroLeague. He also represents the Greek national team in international competition. Widely considered one of the premier defensive players in European basketball, he was named the EuroLeague Best Defender in 2024.
General info
| Alternative names | SFASU Stephen F. Austin Stephen F SFA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1923 |
| Motto | Striving For Personal Excellence In Everything That We Do |
| Colors | purple, white, red |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,386 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2008 Alumni Drive, Rusk 206 Nacogdoches, Texas, 75961 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 32,000 |
| Phone | 9364682011 |