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Stephen F Austin State University is found in Nacogdoches, Texas. Nacogdoches is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Stephen F Austin State University.
The school is known for its programs in music, art studies, 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 560.
Stephen F Austin State University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 11,435 in 2005 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
Admissions Phone: (936) 468-2504
Financial Aid Phone: (936) 468-2403
http://www.sfasu.edu
Stephen F Austin State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 507 | interdisciplinary studies, English, speech and rhetoric, political science, history, sociology, Spanish language, geography, ... |
| Business And Management | 399 | accounting, business, business management, marketing, finance, fashion merchandising, international business, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 201 | educational administration, special ed, math teaching, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education, music teaching |
| Media | 128 | journalism, radio and television, communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 124 | social work, family studies, family and consumer science, food and nutrition, public administration |
| Science | 118 | biology, physics, geology, biotechnology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 116 | health and physical education, rehabilitation, vocational counseling, parks and recreation management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 100 | psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 73 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 72 | art studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 64 | health service and sciences, audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, audiology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 58 | environmental science, forestry, wildlife management, forest management |
| Hospitality | 51 | hospitality management |
| Music | 46 | music, music performance, conducting, music pedagogy |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 46 | agriculture, agricultural production, agricultural operations, agricultural mechanization |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 37 | criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and safety |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 34 | drama, dance |
| Animal Science And Care | 25 | animal science, poultry science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer and info science, data processing tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 21 | interior architecture |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics, statistics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 7 | horticultural science, agronomy |
| Law | 6 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 2 | office management |
| Fine Arts | 0 | art history and criticism |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Stephen F Austin State University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,807 | 71 |
| Master's degree | 451 | 40 |
| Doctor's degree | 11 | 2 |
In 2005, Stephen F Austin State University had a total enrollment of 11,435 students (10,028 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Stephen F Austin State University offers campus housing for 3,855 of its 10,028 (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 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,506 | 4,823 | 74% | 1,936 | 40% |
| Men | 2,624 | 1,880 | 72% | 759 | 40% |
| Women | 3,882 | 2,943 | 76% | 1,177 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 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 | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 51% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (936) 468-2504
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,718 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,998 |
| Room and board | $ 5,459 |
| Books and supplies | $ 929 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,375 |
Financial Aid:
Stephen F Austin State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 362400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (936) 468-2403
Stephen F Austin State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 22 | $92,453 | 6 | $93,056 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $79,633 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $50,151 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $87,326 | 18 | $77,660 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 78 | $64,247 | 19 | $60,246 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 41 | $51,990 | 31 | $51,968 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 71 | $45,447 | 47 | $47,006 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $40,247 | 21 | $42,481 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 17 | $33,249 | 25 | $35,073 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 9 | $32,904 | 7 | $29,143 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 223 | $51,626 | 150 | $46,253 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 4 | $24,000 | 8 | $25,854 |
| All faculty total | short term | 4 | $24,000 | 8 | $25,854 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southland Conference |
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 122 | 108 | 230 |
| Football | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| Track | 25 | 31 | 56 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 62 | 71 |
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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
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
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
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
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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