Stephen F Austin State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,842

2023 Average Net Price

$15,498

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

88.3%

12,591 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

10,888

76.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51.7%

1,199 Graduates

About

Stephen F Austin State University is a higher education institution located in Nacogdoches County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Stephen F Austin State University were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (270 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (143 degrees), and General Business (136 degrees).

In 2023, 2,694 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Stephen F Austin State University. 68.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,660 degrees), 3.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (504 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Stephen F Austin State University is $7,842, which is $−16,733 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Stephen F Austin State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,130 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Stephen F Austin State University is $7,842, which is $16,733 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,498.

In 2023, 63% of undergraduate students attending Stephen F Austin State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,842

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Stephen F Austin State University was $7,842. The cost of tuition at Stephen F Austin State University is $−16,733 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Stephen F Austin State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,498

2023 Value

11.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Stephen F Austin State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,498. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Stephen F Austin State University grew by 11.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Stephen F Austin State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,642

Room and Board

$1,202

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Stephen F Austin State University was of $9,642 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,202. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Stephen F Austin State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Stephen F Austin State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Stephen F Austin State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Stephen F Austin State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3130 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Stephen F Austin State University received 12,591 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 26.6% annual growth. Out of those 12,591 applicants, 11,112 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.3% acceptance rate.

There were 10,888 students enrolled at Stephen F Austin State University in 2023. 50% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Stephen F Austin State University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

11,112

Accepted Out of 12,591

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Stephen F Austin State University was 88.3% (11,112 admissions from 12,591 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 89.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 26.6%, while admissions grew by 24.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Stephen F Austin State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

50%

Submission Percentage (2023)

1,043

Scores Submitted (2023)

50% of enrolled first-time students at Stephen F Austin State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Stephen F Austin State University had a total enrollment of 10,888 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Stephen F Austin State University is 8,345 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,543. This means that 76.6% of students enrolled at Stephen F Austin State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Stephen F Austin State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.2% White, 22.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Black or African American, 4.08% Two or More Races, 1.32% Asian, 0.478% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0276% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Stephen F Austin State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.6%), followed by White Male (21.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38%), followed by White Male (17.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Stephen F Austin State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,888 students. The full-time enrollment at Stephen F Austin State University is 8,345 and the part-time enrollment is 2,543. This means that 76.6% of students enrolled at Stephen F Austin State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Stephen F Austin State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Stephen F Austin State University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Stephen F Austin State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Stephen F Austin State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,231 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,402 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,232 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Stephen F Austin State University is 57.2% White, 22.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Black or African American, 4.08% Two or More Races, 1.32% Asian, 0.478% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0276% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 241 students (2.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,010 more women than men received degrees from Stephen F Austin State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Stephen F Austin State University is white (1,660 degrees awarded). There were 3.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (504 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Stephen F Austin State University is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (270 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (143 degrees) and General Business (136 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Stephen F Austin State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (301 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (161 degrees), and Human Sciences (117 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stephen F Austin State University are Social workers, all other (168,255 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (131,808 people), Other managers (126,649 people), Registered nurses (65,642 people), and Secondary school teachers (60,186 people).

The most specialized majors at Stephen F Austin State University in 2023 are Interdisciplinary Studies (301 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (161 degrees), Human Sciences (117 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (71 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (172 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stephen F Austin State University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Stephen F Austin State University are Interdisciplinary Studies (301 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (161 degrees), Human Sciences (117 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (71 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (172 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stephen F Austin State University are Elementary & secondary schools (489,665 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (255,299 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (241,231 people), Individual & family services (146,897 people), and Outpatient care centers (133,541 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Stephen F Austin State University.

Most Common (2023)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
270 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
143 degrees awarded
General Business
136 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Stephen F Austin State University was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 270 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Stephen F Austin State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

842

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,852

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 842 degrees were awarded to men at Stephen F Austin State University, which is 0.455 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,852).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Stephen F Austin State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Stephen F Austin State University in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, which is 1.12 times more than the 74 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 262 degrees were awarded to men at Stephen F Austin State University in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 14.6 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 35% of students graduating from Stephen F Austin State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Stephen F Austin State University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.334% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,660 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
504 degrees awarded
Black or African American
343 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Stephen F Austin State University is white (1,660 degrees awarded). There were 3.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (504 degrees).

0.78% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,151 degrees awarded
White Male
509 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
357 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Stephen F Austin State University is white female (1,151 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (509 degrees).

Operations

Stephen F Austin State University has an endowment valued at nearly $125M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.03M (5.61%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Stephen F Austin State University had a total salary expenditure of 259M. Stephen F Austin State University employs 145 Associate professors, 117 Professors and 103 Assistant professors. Most academics at Stephen F Austin State University are Male Associate professor (85), Male Professor (74), and Female Associate professor (60).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stephen F Austin State University are: Service, with 143 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 125 employees, and Management with 124 employees.

Endowment

$125M

2023 Endowment

13.1%

growth from 2022

Stephen F Austin State University has an endowment valued at about $125M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Stephen F Austin State University grew 13.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $75.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Stephen F Austin State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.33M - Federal
$12.1M - State
$2.17M - Local

As of 2023, Stephen F Austin State University received $3.33M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $12.1M from state grants and contracts, and $2.17M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$96.7M

2023 Salaries

7.15%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Stephen F Austin State University paid a median of $96.7M in salaries, which represents 37.3% of their overall expenditure ($259M) and a 7.15% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.33% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.947% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$39M

Instructional Salaries

493

Number of Employees

In 2023, Stephen F Austin State University paid a total of $39M to 493 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

145 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

143 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Stephen F Austin State University were Associate professor with 145 employees, Professor with 117 employees, and Assistant professor with 103 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stephen F Austin State University were Service with 143 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 125 employees, and Management with 124 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Stephen F Austin State University was Male Associate professor with 85 employees, Male Professor with 74 employees, and Female Associate professor with 60 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Stephen F Austin State University.

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