SFA Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 93.99%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1060. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,128
- Out-of-State Tuition: $20,968
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at SFA:
- Total Enrollment: 10,472, including 1,998 online students
- 9,129 Undergraduate, 1,343 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 35.7% men, 64.3% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 53%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 28%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 121 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 25 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 48 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
SFA Overview
Stephen F Austin State University (SFA) is a four-year, public school located in Nacogdoches, TX. Stephen F Austin State University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The SFA's tuition & fees is $11,128 for Texas residents and $20,968 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 67% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,340.
The school has a total enrollment of 10,472 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
SFA's acceptance rate is 93.99% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.11%. The median SAT score is 1060 and the ACT score is 21.
SFA ranked 44th in Texas Colleges rankings. Stephen F Austin State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Stephen F Austin State University is $11,128 for in-state students and $20,968 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,829 for in-state students and $15,209 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,682 for Texas residents and $21,260 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,246 for Texas residents and $15,428 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,128 | $20,968 |
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| Graduate | $7,829 | $15,209 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,682 | $21,260 |
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| Graduate | $8,246 | $15,428 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Stephen F Austin State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at SFA
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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