Stephen F Austin State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1955 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #534 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #486 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 119 | In Texas |
| #346 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 40 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 9,905
- Graduates
- 1,422
- 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 90% and is among the 37% 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 | 90% | 87% | 91% |
| Applicants | 9,944 | 3,254 | 6,690 |
| Admissions | 8,901 | 2,817 | 6,084 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,844 | 678 | 1,166 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 23 | 10 | 13 |
6,081 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,653 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,066 or 57%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Stephen F Austin State University are 970-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
336 or 18%
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
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | 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 | 6659 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2323 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 1353 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 476 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 187 (2%) |
| Asian | 137 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 126 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 26 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0%) |
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
- $10,363
- Students receiving aid
- 87%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,842 | $5,262 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,842 | $5,262 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,858 | $12,606 |
| Fee in-district | $2,758 | $2,171 |
| Fee in-state | $2,758 | $2,171 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,758 | $2,171 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,441 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,642 |
Stephen F Austin State University majors
Stephen F Austin State University has granted 2,290 bachelor's degrees across 66 programs, 576 master's across 36 programs, and 12 doctorate degrees across 3 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 | 278 | 8 | |
| Social Work | 92 | 74 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 149 | 10 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 136 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 132 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 106 | 23 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 119 | 4 | |
| Accounting | 64 | 39 | |
| Psychology, General | 88 | 5 | |
| Music, General | 76 | 15 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 73 | 6 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 48 | 27 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 64 | 3 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 67 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 49 | 18 | |
| Agriculture, General | 61 | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 64 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 63 | ||
| Finance, General | 51 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 44 | ||
| Forestry, General | 33 | 7 | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 41 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 38 | ||
| History, General | 27 | 8 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 33 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 30 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 27 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 26 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 25 | ||
| Interior Design | 24 | ||
| Creative Writing | 23 | ||
| Environmental Science | 16 | 7 | |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 21 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | ||
| Information Technology | 19 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 18 | ||
| Dance, General | 17 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 14 | 3 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 17 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 15 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 15 | ||
| Sociology, General | 14 | ||
| Education, General | 13 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 13 | ||
| Public Administration | 5 | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 12 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 11 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 11 | ||
| Rehabilitation Science | 11 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 9 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 9 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 8 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 8 | ||
| School Psychology | 2 | 6 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 7 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 7 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 | ||
| Consumer Merchandising & Retailing Management | 6 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 6 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 5 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 5 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 4 | ||
| Geography | 4 | ||
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 | ||
| Human Services, General | 4 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 3 | ||
| Forest Management & Forest Resources Management | 3 | ||
| Agricultural Mechanization, General | 2 | ||
| Data Analytics, General | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| International and Intercultural Communication | 2 | ||
| National Security Policy Studies | 2 | ||
| Biotechnology | 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Poultry Science | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,290 | 576 | 12 |
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% | 46% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Stephen F Austin State University has published 3,683 scientific papers with 27,855 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Computer Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 41 | 84 |
| 1992 | 36 | 137 |
| 1993 | 36 | 91 |
| 1994 | 38 | 100 |
| 1995 | 39 | 125 |
| 1996 | 33 | 135 |
| 1997 | 42 | 123 |
| 1998 | 51 | 138 |
| 1999 | 46 | 157 |
| 2000 | 67 | 191 |
| 2001 | 62 | 174 |
| 2002 | 76 | 252 |
| 2003 | 53 | 276 |
| 2004 | 80 | 365 |
| 2005 | 86 | 416 |
| 2006 | 83 | 520 |
| 2007 | 63 | 600 |
| 2008 | 80 | 664 |
| 2009 | 94 | 849 |
| 2010 | 105 | 984 |
| 2011 | 113 | 1101 |
| 2012 | 76 | 1195 |
| 2013 | 121 | 1294 |
| 2014 | 139 | 1359 |
| 2015 | 212 | 1357 |
| 2016 | 123 | 1371 |
| 2017 | 107 | 1255 |
| 2018 | 118 | 1429 |
| 2019 | 127 | 1578 |
| 2020 | 108 | 1832 |
| 2021 | 144 | 1885 |
| 2022 | 139 | 2166 |
| 2023 | 159 | 2136 |
Stephen F Austin State University alumni
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Don Henley
- Occupations
- singer-songwritercomposerguitaristsingerdrummer
- Biography
-
Donald Hugh Henley is an American musician, and a founding member of the rock band Eagles, for whom he is the drummer and one of the lead vocalists, as well as the sole continuous member of the band. Henley sang the lead vocals on Eagles hits such as "Witchy Woman", "Desperado", "Best of My Love", "One of These Nights", "Hotel California", "Life in the Fast Lane", "Victim of Love", "The Last Resort", "The Long Run", and "Get Over It".
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Shane Carruth
- Occupations
- actorfilm directortelevision actorscreenwritermusician
- Biography
-
Shane Carruth is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, composer, and actor. He is the writer, director, and co-star of the prize-winning science-fiction film Primer (2004), which was his debut feature. His second film, Upstream Color (2013), was an experimental science-fiction film which he wrote, directed, produced, edited, designed, and starred in. He also composed the scores for both films. In recognition of Carruth's idiosyncratic and, at times, bizarre filmmaking technique, director Steven Soderbergh told Entertainment Weekly, "I view Shane as the illegitimate offspring of David Lynch and James Cameron."
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Bum Phillips
- Occupations
- player of American footballAmerican football coach
- 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 professional basketball player. He is also a naturalized Greek player for Olympiacos of the Greek Basket League (GBL) and the EuroLeague and for the Greek national team. He played college basketball for Stephen F. Austin State University, before being named Southland Conference Player of the Year for two consecutive seasons (2015 and 2016). Walkup is a native of Texas.
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 | 1,369 |
| 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 |