More selective than 22% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
50% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 14% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Stephen F Austin State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Stephen F Austin State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Stephen F Austin State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 600 |
| SAT math | 470 | 570 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 970 | 1170 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Stephen F Austin State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 94% | 500–600 | 470–570 | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | 500–590 | 480–570 | 18–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Stephen F Austin State University compared with other Texas colleges?
Stephen F Austin State University has the 55th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Concordia University Texas | 91% | 45% | $23,131 |
| 52 | East Texas A&M University | 92% | 43% | $11,841 |
| 53 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio | 93% | 40% | $11,196 |
| 54 | Midwestern State University | 94% | 43% | $11,656 |
| 55 | Stephen F Austin State University | 94% | 53% | $14,260 |
| 56 | The University of Texas at Tyler | 94% | 54% | $13,323 |
| 57 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | 94% | 51% | $4,831 |
| 58 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | 95% | 40% | $12,723 |
| 59 | Texas Lutheran University | 96% | 54% | $24,654 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at Stephen F Austin State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Stephen F Austin State University admissions questions
What is the Stephen F Austin State University acceptance rate?
Stephen F Austin State University accepts 94% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 11,112 of 12,591 applicants were admitted.
Does Stephen F Austin State University require the SAT or ACT?
Stephen F Austin State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 50% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Stephen F Austin State University?
The middle 50% of Stephen F Austin State University enrolled first-year students scored 970–1170 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Stephen F Austin State University?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,072 of 11,112).
Does Stephen F Austin State University have early decision?
No. Stephen F Austin State University does not offer binding early decision (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Is Stephen F Austin State University getting harder to get into?
Stephen F Austin State University accepted 94% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Stephen F Austin State University's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Stephen F Austin State University overview