Stephen F Austin State Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Stephen F Austin State University is a public research university in Nacogdoches, Texas, serving roughly 8,728 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 93.99% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,634 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,128
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,260 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 93.99% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,728 90.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.33%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 35.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 76.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1066
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,093
- Applicants (IPEDS): 12,591
- Room & Board: $13,144 annual estimate
Stephen F Austin State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Stephen F Austin State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Stephen F Austin State University?
Stephen F Austin State University is located in Nacogdoches, TX (ZIP 75961).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Stephen F Austin State University public or private?
Stephen F Austin State University is a Public institution.
How much does Stephen F Austin State University cost?
Published tuition: $11,128 in-state, $23,426 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,260.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,318 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,023 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,100 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,609 |
| $110,001+ | $22,959 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $44,512.
How hard is it to get into Stephen F Austin State University?
Admission rate: 93.99%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1066 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Stephen F Austin State University?
Total enrollment: 8,728 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 10,093 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,343 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Stephen F Austin State University?
150%-time completion rate: 53.33%.
First-year retention: 71.7%.
What do graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn?
Median earnings: $43,144 six years after entry; $49,634 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,409.
38.87% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Stephen F Austin State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (262 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (131 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (123 completions)
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (117 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (98 completions)
- Social Work (98 completions)
- Psychology, General (96 completions)
- Music, General (93 completions)
- 00.0010 (85 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (85 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Stephen F Austin State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 93.99%; completion rate 53.33%; median earnings $49,634 at 10 years; net price $14,260. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,128
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Stephen F Austin State University was $11,128.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,260
2024 Value
In 2024 Stephen F Austin State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,260.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$57,040 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,260 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$44,512 4-Year In-State Tuition
$93,704 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,144 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,208 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,480 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$101,920 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Stephen F Austin State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
41.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Stephen F Austin State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Stephen F Austin State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,412 | $19,032 | $18,853 |
| 2014 | $8,892 | $19,752 | $14,858 |
| 2015 | $7,560 | $16,920 | $15,473 |
| 2016 | $7,716 | $17,508 | $12,595 |
| 2017 | $7,716 | $17,676 | $13,057 |
| 2018 | $8,316 | $18,276 | $12,951 |
| 2019 | $8,844 | $18,972 | $13,723 |
| 2020 | $10,600 | $21,616 | $13,393 |
| 2021 | $10,600 | $21,616 | $15,708 |
| 2022 | $10,600 | $21,616 | $15,005 |
| 2023 | $10,600 | $20,680 | $15,152 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
93.99% Acceptance Rate
12,591 Total Applicants
11,112 Students Admitted
2,072 First-Time Students Enrolled
18.65% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1066
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Stephen F Austin State University reported total enrollment of about 8,728 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.5%), Hispanic or Latino (24.0%), and Black or African American (12.1%). About 38.87% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Stephen F Austin State University in 2024 is 8,728 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 10,093 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,343 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 55.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.94% 100% Completion Time
53.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.94% of students graduating from Stephen F Austin State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 7% male / 93% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 55% male / 45% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 9% male / 91% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Stephen F Austin State University.
Return on Investment
$23,409 Median Student Debt
$49,634 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.16% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
770.16% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Stephen F Austin State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 87 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 262 completions
2. Business/Commerce, General: 131 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 123 completions
4. Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General: 117 completions
5. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 98 completions
6. Social Work: 98 completions
7. Psychology, General: 96 completions
8. Music, General: 93 completions
9. 00.0010: 85 completions
Most popular programs at Stephen F Austin State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Stephen F Austin State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Stephen F Austin State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 76.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,694
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,033
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution located in Nacogdoches, TX, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 8,728 students. Student body composition includes White (55.5%), Hispanic or Latino (24.0%), Black or African American (12.1%). The admission rate is 93.99%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1066. The 150%-time completion rate is 53.33%. Approximately 38.87% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 87 distinct degree programs, Stephen F Austin State University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stephen F Austin State University located?
Stephen F Austin State University is located in Nacogdoches, TX.
What is Stephen F Austin State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Stephen F Austin State University is 94.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 12,591 applicants and 11,112 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Stephen F Austin State University cost?
Reported tuition is $11,128 and average net price is $14,260 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,144 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Stephen F Austin State University?
Stephen F Austin State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 10,093 students, White (55.5%), Hispanic or Latino (24.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Stephen F Austin State University?
About 35.4% of students at Stephen F Austin State University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Stephen F Austin State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Stephen F Austin State University reports midpoint SAT about 1066 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn?
Median earnings are $43,144 six years after entry and $49,634 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Stephen F Austin State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Stephen F Austin State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,409.
Is Stephen F Austin State University public or private?
Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution located in Nacogdoches, TX.
Is Stephen F Austin State University an HBCU?
No. Stephen F Austin State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Stephen F Austin State University a tribal college?
No. Stephen F Austin State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.