Stephen F Austin State University is a public 4-year college in Nacogdoches, Texas with 8,728 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants, costs an average of $15,928 a year after grants and graduates 55% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Stephen F Austin State University acceptance rate and admissions
Stephen F Austin State University admitted 94% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 500 to 600, math 470 to 570). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Stephen F Austin State University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: $25 for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Stephen F Austin State University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Stephen F Austin State University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $11,228 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $20,948 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,940 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $28,762 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $15,928 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $15,928 a year after grants and scholarships, $12,834 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Stephen F Austin State University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Stephen F Austin State University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 55% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $54,376 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $21,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 39% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Stephen F Austin State University majors and what graduates earn
Stephen F Austin State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 65 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($84,107).
All 65 majors at Stephen F Austin State University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 123 | $80,909 | $84,107 | $20,500 |
| Engineering Physics | 4 | $64,816 | $80,086 | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | 52 | $48,031 | $75,271 | $23,843 |
| Accounting | 53 | $62,003 | $69,635 | $18,500 |
| Finance | 33 | $53,294 | $65,535 | $18,750 |
| Business administration | 34 | $48,939 | $62,185 | $22,000 |
| Business | 131 | $48,514 | $61,686 | $17,500 |
| Speech-language pathology | 62 | $44,935 | $61,476 | $19,500 |
| Mathematics | 9 | n/a | $59,075 | n/a |
| Criminal justice | 46 | n/a | $58,606 | $21,500 |
| Marketing | 47 | $52,243 | $57,974 | $19,500 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 1 | n/a | $57,742 | n/a |
| Dance | 8 | $41,482 | $57,593 | n/a |
| Wildlife management | 0 | $36,571 | $56,437 | n/a |
| Forestry | 58 | $53,457 | $55,786 | $20,750 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 98 | $40,700 | $55,250 | $20,550 |
| Animal science | 0 | $38,424 | $54,984 | n/a |
| Biology | 34 | $39,114 | $54,199 | $22,125 |
| Environmental science | 8 | n/a | $54,077 | n/a |
| Health professions, general | 64 | $38,720 | $52,716 | $23,000 |
| Music | 69 | $52,588 | $52,341 | $25,034 |
| Linguistics | 9 | n/a | $51,494 | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | 10 | $29,737 | $51,393 | n/a |
| Social work | 49 | $41,661 | $50,754 | $19,625 |
| Communication | 60 | $43,091 | $50,302 | $23,085 |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | 258 | $47,384 | $50,052 | $20,017 |
| Political science | 12 | $35,517 | $49,980 | $23,075 |
| Hospitality management | 30 | $39,800 | $49,776 | $20,250 |
| History | 19 | $45,534 | $48,680 | $21,500 |
| English | 20 | $38,145 | $46,849 | $20,375 |
| Family and consumer sciences | 92 | $40,198 | $44,600 | $23,218 |
| Psychology | 92 | $34,966 | $43,697 | $21,125 |
| Theater | 27 | $34,203 | $41,450 | $24,250 |
| Fine and studio arts | 54 | $26,327 | $38,042 | $24,625 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 17 | $23,499 | $34,743 | n/a |
| Agriculture, General | 81 | $37,767 | n/a | $20,500 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 25 | n/a | n/a | $17,750 |
| Graphic and industrial design | 20 | $49,259 | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | 13 | n/a | n/a | $26,973 |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 12 | n/a | n/a | $22,000 |
| Geography | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Human resources | 12 | $42,804 | n/a | n/a |
| Nutrition and dietetics | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | 10 | $38,661 | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| International business | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Geology and earth sciences | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sustainability Studies | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction Management | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical engineering | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Data analytics | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public relations and advertising | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Human services | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Philosophy | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Agribusiness | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Air Transportation | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Stephen F Austin State University
42 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 42 graduate programs
Students and location
- 8,728 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 63% women, 37% men
- 16 students for every faculty member
- Setting: remote town
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Stephen F Austin State University?
Stephen F Austin State University admitted 94% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Stephen F Austin State University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $11,228 for in-state students and $20,948 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $15,928 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Stephen F Austin State University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 500 to 600 in reading and writing and 470 to 570 in math, and 18 to 24 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Stephen F Austin State University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Stephen F Austin State University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Stephen F Austin State University?
55% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Stephen F Austin State University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $54,376 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.