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Public · Nacogdoches, Texas

Stephen F Austin State University

Small town campus · 8,728 undergraduates · 16 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
94%
ACT middle 50%
18–24
Average net price
$14,260
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
53%
The statue of Stephen F. Austin, popularly known as "Surfin' Steve" due to its appearance of Austin riding on top of the water, is located in the middle of the campus.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Stephen F Austin State University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$10,318
$30,001 – $48,000
$11,023
$48,001 – $75,000
$13,100
$75,001 – $110,000
$17,609
Over $110,000
$22,959

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$25,791
Tuition, in-state
$11,128
Tuition, out-of-state
$23,426
First-years given a grant by the school
77%
Average grant from the school
$4,863
Median debt at graduation
$23,409
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
94%
SAT middle 50%
970–1170
ACT middle 50%
18–24
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
72%

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Stephen F Austin State University athletics

NCAA D1, 10 women's and 6 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–59
Basketball1415
Beach volleyball23–
Bowling11–
Cross country110132
Football–140
Golf812
Soccer31–
Softball26–
Tennis8–
Track & field110132
Volleyball19–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
20%
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
15%
Health professions
14%
Visual & performing arts
10%
Parks, recreation & fitness
6%
Family & consumer sciences
5%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
53%
First-year retention
72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$49,634
Median debt at graduation
$23,409
Students with a Pell grant
39%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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