Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Nacogdoches, Texas |
| Online | sfasu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Stephen F. Austin State University, located in the historic East Texas city of Nacogdoches, occupies a 421-acre main campus characterized by pine trees and traditional brick architecture. Established in 1923 as a teachers' college, SFA has evolved into a comprehensive public university offering programs across six academic colleges, with notable strengths in forestry, education, and business. The university maintains its own experimental forest, which serves as a living laboratory for one of the top forestry programs in the South, while also operating the Mast Arboretum and native plant center on its main campus. Situated in Texas's oldest town, the university provides predominantly undergraduate education with on-campus housing requirements for first-year students, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Lumberjacks.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
SFASU is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Stephen F Austin State University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#823 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#308 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#37 in Best Colleges in Texas
#14 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#116 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1160 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.26 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,202 |
| Other Fees | $2,758 |
| Room and Board | $11,142 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,860 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,804 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,202 |
| Other Fees | $2,758 |
| Room and Board | $11,142 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,860 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,884 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| General Studies | 16% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228431 IPEDS survey data for Stephen F Austin State University.
Current students may use the Stephen F Austin State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025