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Stephen F. Austin State University, or SFA, is a public university located in Nacogdoches, Texas, United States. It was founded in the year 1923. The university was named after one of Texas' founding fathers, Stephen F. Austin. The main campus sits on an area of 642 acres. SFA offers more than 120 areas of study including more than 80 undergraduate majors and over 50 graduate degrees. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
SFA’s men’s athletic teams are called the Lumberjacks, and the women's teams are known as the Ladyjacks. They participate in the NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference.
The school is known for its programs in music, art studies, nutrition and exercise therapy, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Admission to Stephen F Austin State University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 560.
Stephen F Austin State University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 11,607 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Stephen F Austin State University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Stephen F Austin State University values student athletics, and belongs to the Southland Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Stephen F Austin State University
1936 North St
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
General Phone: (936) 468-2011
http://www.sfasu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 512 | interdisciplinary studies, English, history, political science, speech and rhetoric, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 338 | business, business management, accounting, marketing, finance, fashion merchandising, international business, managerial economics, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 162 | social work, family studies, family and consumer science, food and nutrition, public administration |
| Education and Teaching | 161 | educational administration, special ed, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education, music teaching, math teaching |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 159 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management, rehabilitation, athletic trainer, vocational counseling |
| Science | 129 | biology, biotechnology, physics, geology, chemistry, biochemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 112 | psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology |
| Media | 93 | journalism, radio and television, communication studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 90 | audiology and speech pathology, health service and sciences, speech pathology, audiology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 86 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 63 | art studies |
| Music | 57 | music, music performance, conducting |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 53 | environmental science, forestry, wildlife management, forest management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 50 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Hospitality | 37 | hospitality management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 34 | drama, dance |
| Architecture and Planning | 24 | interior architecture |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 23 | agriculture, agricultural production, agricultural operations, agricultural mechanization |
| Animal Science and Care | 21 | animal science, poultry science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16 | computer and info science, data processing tech, information technology |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics, statistics |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 6 | horticultural science, agronomy |
| Fine Arts | 4 | art history and criticism |
| Medicine | 3 | gerontology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Stephen F Austin State University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,783 | 71 |
| Master's degree | 454 | 41 |
| Doctor's degree | 16 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Stephen F Austin State University had a total enrollment of 11,607 students (10,311 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 97% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
Stephen F Austin State University offers campus housing for 4,659 of its 10,311 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Nacogdoches, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,810 | 5,657 | 72% | 2,354 | 42% |
| Men | 2,959 | 2,068 | 70% | 877 | 42% |
| Women | 4,851 | 3,589 | 74% | 1,477 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 46% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,432 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,862 |
| Room and board | $ 7,022 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,020 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,174 |
Financial Aid:
Stephen F Austin State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 362400)
Stephen F Austin State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 143 | 74 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 75 | 53 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 39 | 76 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $103,424 | 3 | $104,576 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $53,115 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 25 | $60,728 | 30 | $47,774 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 42 | $70,611 | 37 | $54,611 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $79,955 | 5 | $68,524 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 35 | $69,577 | 19 | $75,661 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $61,007 | 24 | $65,591 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $50,358 | 15 | $61,825 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $45,736 | 14 | $40,873 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 93 | $54,914 | 74 | $48,571 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 202 | $61,953 | 151 | $55,948 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southland Conference |
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Baseball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 156 | 125 | 281 |
| Football | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| Track | 35 | 32 | 67 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 79 | 89 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Poultry Science
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Special Products Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Forestry, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Stephen F Austin State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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