California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
94% admitted · $4,001/yr after aid
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Open
- Average net price
- $15,928
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $54,376
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Stephen F Austin State University is a public college in Nacogdoches, TX with 8,728 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants, and admitted students average 1066 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $15,928 per year ($13,392 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $54,376 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 12,591
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 11,112
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing500–600
200800
SAT Math470–570
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136
What Stephen F Austin State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,762
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,228
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,948
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,392
- $30–48k$13,256
- $48–75k$14,861
- $75–110k$16,578
- $110k+$21,015
Get a personal estimate with Stephen F Austin State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $54,376
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,728
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 45%
- White56%
- Hispanic24%
- Black12%
- Asian1%
Stephen F Austin State University FAQ
What is Stephen F Austin State University's acceptance rate?+
Stephen F Austin State University admits 94% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Stephen F Austin State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1066.
What ACT score do you need for Stephen F Austin State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is Stephen F Austin State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Stephen F Austin State University?+
In Fall 2023, 12,591 students applied to Stephen F Austin State University and 11,112 were admitted; 2,072 enrolled.
Does Stephen F Austin State University consider legacy status?+
No. Stephen F Austin State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Stephen F Austin State University require an essay?+
Stephen F Austin State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Stephen F Austin State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,762 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,928.
What is Stephen F Austin State University's graduation rate?+
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 228431 · How we use this data
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