Stephen F Austin State University
2020-21
The 2020-21 Common Data Set for Stephen F Austin State University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Apr 23, 2021. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
76.1%
Applications
9,016
Admitted
6,862
Enrolled
1,559
SAT Composite
980-1140
SAT Math
480-560
SAT Reading
490-580
ACT Composite
18-23
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$49,634
10 yrs after enrollment
53%
6-year completion
$14,260
sticker minus grants
$23,409
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
460numbers from this report.
General Information
5 TABLESName of College/University:Stephen. F. Austin State University
Street Address Line 1:P.O. Box 13051, SFA Station
CityNacogdoches
StateTexas
Zip75,962
Main Phone Number (Area Code)936
Main Phone Number:468-3401
WWW Home Page Address:www.sfasu.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):936
Admissions Phone Number:468-2504
Admissions Email Address:admissions@sfasu.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:http://applytexas.org
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
Total academic units26
English4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8002.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69921.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59954.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49921.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8001.0
SAT Math: 600-69911.9
SAT Math: 500-59961.3
SAT Math: 400-49924.6
SAT Math: 300-3991.2
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16000.4
SAT Composite: 1200-139912.8
SAT Composite: 1000-119961.6
SAT Composite: 800-99925
SAT Composite: 600-7990.3
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class16
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class48
Percent in top half of high school graduating class84
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class16
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class3
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:88
Total0
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:45
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:-
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?Yes
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:##
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:2
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:66
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:42
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 14 Common Data Set 2020-2021
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Other (specify):X
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)1%
Percent of males who join fraternities10%
Percent of females who join sororities10%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing74%
Percent who live off campus or commute26%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)2%
Percent of males who join fraternities11%
Percent of females who join sororities9%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing30%
Percent who live off campus or commute70%
Percent of students age 25 and older12%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Coed residence hallsX
Wellness housingX
Annual Expenses
7 TABLESIf your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Minimum12
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
In-district:$273
Out-of-state:$670
Financial Aid
13 TABLESAcademic Year2020-2021 estimated
Federal$22,242,344
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$7,807,479
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$10,965,578
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$0
Total Scholarships/Grants$41,015,401
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$19,029,739
Federal Work-Study$516,560
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$82,450
Total Self-Help$19,628,749
Federal$360,406
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$4,696,285
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$4,458,292
Total Scholarships/Grants$9,514,983
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$39,127,800
Total Self-Help$39,127,800
Parent Loans$12,520,296
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$14,948,094
Athletic Awards$4,769,558
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.1,428
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:146
Other (specify):X
Specify:CDS-H Page 22 Common Data Set 2020-2021 TASFA paper application Process for First-Year/Freshman Students
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month1
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day15
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
State LoansX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17
based on ____ students10,524
and ____ faculty619