SFA Description

All-American social and athletic traditions, in combination with solid academics, are the defining features of Stephen F. Austin State University.

Located in Nacogdoches, Texas, Stephen F. Austin is a public, independent university that offers more than 120 areas of academic study, about half of which are master’s and doctoral programs.

Stephen F. Austin’s academic offerings include such fields as Radio-Television Broadcasting, Agriculture, Forestry, programs in the arts and humanities and teacher-education programs.

Active, fun sororities and fraternities are part of what distinguishes the social life at Stephen F. Austin.

On a typical weekend or evening at Stephen F. Austin students adorn the grasses of the football stadium, holding up signs from their respective “Greek” houses and cheering on the football team.

The sports teams at Stephen F. Austin are also a strong and important influence. An FCS team in the NCAA, the Stephen F. Austin football team has won conference championships and recently earned a playoff berth.

The lively social life at Stephen F. Austin can also be seen in the various student activities. In addition to active on-campus living and a number of clubs there is also a student activities association. Through this association, students plan and participate in campus events.

Student services at Stephen F. Austin include career, academic and personal counseling, a health center, and support for disabled students.

Financial aid at Stephen F. Austin includes loans, work-study, grants and scholarships for those who qualify/

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascots

Lumberjacks, Ladyjacks

Website

www.sfasu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$6,732

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,042

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

12,845

SFA Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
10,476
Freshman Class
2,396
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
12,845

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
81%
Graduate
19%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
97%
Out-of-State
3%

Gender of Students

Women
64%
Men
36%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
22%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
65%
Latino
9%
Other
3%

Students State Origin

Texas
97%
Other
3%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%