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Stephen F. Austin State University
Admissions

Interested in attending Stephen F. Austin State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Stephen F. Austin State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

83
%
Acceptance rate

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Stephen F. Austin State University?

83%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Stephen F. Austin accepted 83% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 21,123 people applied and 17,614 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
11053 / 13179 (84%)
Men
6561 / 7944 (83%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Stephen F. Austin State University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

15%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at Stephen F. Austin State University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Stephen F. Austin State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Stephen F. Austin considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Stephen F. Austin State University?

Grades

9% of freshmen who attended Stephen F. Austin were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 32% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

43%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

12%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
450
75th Percentile
558
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
950
75th Percentile
1130

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Stephen F. Austin State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

March 15
Application notification
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