Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXPublicRank 1250 of 1,732Traditional rank 810 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,426 |
| $30–48k | $11,174 |
| $48–75k | $14,068 |
| $75–110k | $18,985 |
| $110k+ | $21,940 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $10,600 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $10,600 |
| Change | $0 (+0.0%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $20,680 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $11,142 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| Fall 2025 resident charges, one semester (15 credits) | $5,613 |
| Fall 2018, same basis | $5,143 |
| Change, 2018 to 2025 | +9.1% |
Source: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Tuition and Fees Data – Universities 2018-2025, reportcenter.highered.texas.gov.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +27.5% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 52% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 71% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 41% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 47% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,421 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $2,127 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $8,400 | $2,006 |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $9,043 | $1,411 |
| Angelo State University | $9,113 | $1,442 |
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana | $9,122 | −$406 |
| University of Houston-Downtown | $8,246 | $2,551 |
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