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SFASU Admission Requirements

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SFASU Admission Overview

SFASU admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year SFASU admitted 94% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 970-1170 / ACT 18-24. SFASU is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SFASU Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

94%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Stephen F Austin State University

Acceptance Rate

The SFASU acceptance rate is 94%. Last year, 12,779 of 13,596 applicants were admitted. That is the 59th lowest acceptance rate in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

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

SFASU is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SFASU GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.26*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.26*

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Average GPA

SFASU has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.26 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. SFASU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

*3.26 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

SFASU SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

970-1170

Freshmen who sent SAT

43%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 500
  • Math 470
  • Composite 970
SAT 25th percentile scores for Stephen F Austin State University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 600
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1170
SAT 75th percentile scores for Stephen F Austin State University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at SFASU typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 970–1170) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. SFASU ranks #33 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 970 to 1170

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

SFASU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Stephen F Austin State University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1170+ Above 75th >97%
1070 to 1170 Avg + 94%-97%
970 to 1070 Avg - 89%-94%
Below 970 Below mid-50 <89%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SFASU ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

12%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 17
  • Composite 18
ACT 25th percentile scores for Stephen F Austin State University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 23
  • Math 23
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for Stephen F Austin State University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at SFASU typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. SFASU places #39 among colleges in Texas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to SFASU without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Stephen F Austin State University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
24+ Above 75th >97%
21 to 24 Avg + 94%-97%
18 to 21 Avg - 89%-94%
Below 18 Below mid-50 <89%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Stephen F Austin State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 8,482 5,114 13,596
Accepted 8,021 4,758 12,779
Acceptance Rate 95% 93% 94%
Enrolled 1,395 791 2,186
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 17% 17%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Stephen F Austin State University is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Stephen F Austin State University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

SFASU is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 94% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (970-1170); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228431.

GPA calculator: Stephen F Austin State University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026