Stephen F. Austin State University stands apart in the world of higher ed — it's one reason why U.S. News and World Report recognized us as a top performer on social mobility and why Niche continues to rank us the No. 11 best public university in Texas.

SFA ensures its academic offerings remain in line with shifting industry demands. Within the past five years, it has launched an aviation initiative, where students can graduate with a bachelor’s degree and pilot’s license in four years; an agricultural communications major; a master’s degree in publishing; and a Bachelor of Business Administration in entrepreneurship. It added the university’s fourth doctoral-level degree program in 2023 with the creation of the Doctorate in Social Work.

Located in the heart of Texas forest country, we offer more than 120 undergraduate areas of study, over master’s degrees and four doctoral degree programs from which students can prepare themselves for a bright future.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

76%

SAT Range

980-1150

ACT Range

18-24

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Recommended

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$12,649 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$9,916 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

86%

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Academics

Professors

A minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

16:1

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Majors

Fine Arts Expansion

All the world’s a stage — and Lumberjacks now have more stage space than ever. SFA completed the largest capital project on campus in years with the $53-million expansion and renovation of the Griffith Fine Arts Building. The state-of-the-art addition features dance studios and theatres, a recording studio, and an art gallery, among others. Come tour the building’s bright and innovative spaces!

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
50%
On Campus
4%
Online
46%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

8,882 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

2,105

Undergrads Over 25

11%

Pell Grant

41%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$41,900 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

54%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

93%

National

83%