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Stephen F. Austin State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range990 to 1050

ACT Range18 to 23

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate74.5%

Stephen F. Austin’s 74.5% acceptance rate means admission is within reach for many prepared students, so your focus should be choosing a target that shows you are ready for the coursework. Since it is test-required and SAT is more commonly submitted, aim for about 1050 or higher, with 23+ as the ACT equivalent.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Stephen F. Austin State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Stephen F. Austin State University enrolls 9,129 undergraduates. Stephen F. Austin has a 72% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 54% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1. Stephen F. Austin is test-required for applicants.

Location

Nacogdoches, TX

Undergrad Enrollment9,129

Freshman Retention72%

SettingN/A

Student to Faculty Ratio17:1

Graduation Rate54%

Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Stephen F. Austin State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes to improve your superscore. Since Stephen F. Austin is test-required and has a February 15 financial aid priority deadline, a November retake should still leave time for scores to arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

Stephen F. Austin, a public university in the Southland Conference, lists in-state tuition at $7,620 and out-of-state tuition at $19,990. About 59% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is February 15.

In-State Tuition$7,620

Out-of-State Tuition$19,990

Room and Board$13,144

Average Merit Award$3,205

Application Fee$50

Students on Aid59%

Average Aid Package$15,816

Average Debt at Grad$21,922

For out-of-state students, Stephen F. Austin’s tuition is $19,990, compared with $7,620 for in-state students, and room and board is $13,144. Aid is common, with 59% of students receiving support and an average aid package of $15,816. Merit awards average $3,205, which can help reduce net cost. Graduates leave with an average debt of $21,922.