Stephen F Austin State University: Review & Facts

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Stephen F Austin State University is a large four-year, public school with 11,330 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1923 and is the only school located in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Academic Offerings

Stephen F Austin State University will give you the opportunity to get a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
98
Stephen F Austin State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 98 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Business, Education, Nursing, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Stephen F Austin State University is fair at 73% (close to Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
73%
Fair
The graduation rate at Stephen F Austin State University is below average: 55%. About 40% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Stephen F Austin State University is decent: 17:1. Read more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is high, about $20,100 a year. The additional fees at Stephen F Austin State University (not included in tuition costs) are around $2,800, which makes it a total of $22,900 per academic year.

Read the details about Stephen F Austin State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
90%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 9,944 applications were submitted and 8,901 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Stephen F Austin State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Stephen F Austin State University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Stephen F Austin State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Stephen F Austin State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 4,500 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option.

Army ROTC programs are available at Stephen F Austin State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Stephen F Austin State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Stephen F Austin State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Stephen F Austin State University
2008 Alumni Drive, Rusk 206
Nacogdoches, Texas
75961, USA
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