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Your chances of getting into Stephen F Austin State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

89.5%
Admission Difficulty for Stephen F Austin State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at SFASU is 89.5%.  Its admission rate is the 57th lowest in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into SFASU and can you get accepted?

Stephen F Austin State University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 8,901 out of the 9,944 who applied were admitted.

Stephen F Austin State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.26. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Stephen F Austin State University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.26 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1070 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

SFASU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.26*

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Stephen F Austin State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into SFASU are to have around a 3.26 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.26 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as SFASU accepts 90% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at SFASU is 3.26 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #54 in Texas for highest average GPA.

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*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.26 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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SFASU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

970-1160

Applicants Submitting SAT 

57%
SAT Scores for Stephen F Austin State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 490
Math 25th Percentile 480
Composite 25th Percentile 970
SAT Scores for Stephen F Austin State University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 590
Math 75th Percentile 570
Composite 75th Percentile 1160
Average SAT Score 1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Stephen F Austin State University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at SFASU is 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 970-1160. Students who get into Stephen F Austin State University score in the top 66 percent of all SAT test takers..  SFASU ranks #37 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. SFASU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 970 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 970, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 870, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 57 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1065, you have around a 90% chance of being admitted. A 1160 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 94% chance of getting in.

Stephen F Austin State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1160 and Above Good >94%
1065 to 1160 Avg + 90%-94%
970 to 1065 Avg - 83%-90%
875 to 970 Reach 71%-83%
Less than 875 Low <71%
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SFASU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

18%
ACT Scores for Stephen F Austin State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 17
Math 25th Percentile 17
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for Stephen F Austin State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 24
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into SFASU?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to SFASU is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 24.  The school ranks #35 in Texas for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

18 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Stephen F Austin State University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into SFASU for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 90% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 94% with a 24 ACT score.

Stephen F Austin State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >94%
21 to 24 Avg + 90%-94%
18 to 21 Avg - 83%-90%
15 to 18 Reach 71%-83%
Less than 15 Low <71%
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High School Class Rank

74% of Stephen F Austin State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 42% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Stephen F Austin State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 15%
Top 25% of class 42%
Top 50% of class 74%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Stephen F Austin State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,690 3,254 9,944
Accepted 6,084 2,817 8,901
Acceptance Rate 91% 87% 90%
Enrolled 1,179 688 1,867
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 24% 21%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Stephen F Austin State University is $45.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Stephen F Austin State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Stephen F Austin State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Stephen F Austin State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Stephen F Austin State University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.26 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1070 and ACT of 21 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228431 IPEDS survey data for Stephen F Austin State University.

Last updated February 24, 2024