Stephen F Austin State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 8,728 students.
About This School
Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution located in Nacogdoches, Texas with approximately 8,728 undergraduate students enrolled. Stephen F Austin State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,260 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $46,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Stephen F. Austin State University is a public university in Nacogdoches, Texas, in the United States. Named after Stephen F. Austin, one of the founders of Texas, SFA was founded as a teachers college in 1923 and built on part of the homestead established by prominent Texan, Thomas Jefferson Rusk.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $15,152/year average net cost and $17,750 in median debt, the affordability is genuinely appealing for a four-year degree in East Texas. However, the 52% graduation rate and 71% freshman retention rate suggest a significant number of students either struggle to finish or leave before doing so — worth asking hard questions about academic support before enrolling. Worth considering if you're drawn to forestry, education, or regional business programs and have a clear plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open about the completion risk.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,728 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Stephen F Austin State University
2008 Alumni Drive, Rusk 206
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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