Stephen F. Austin State University

If you want to apply to SFA, the fee for the application costs $45.

SFA Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of SFA's admissions stats.

SFA 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	54%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	25%
Waitlist	No

Stephen F. Austin State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Stephen F. Austin State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to SFA?

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Stephen F. Austin State University may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with SFA directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Stephen F. Austin State University Admissions

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Transferring to Stephen F. Austin State University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to SFA

SFA has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into SFA?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at SFA

What does SFA consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with SFA for more information on admission factors.

SFA 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to SFA, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with SFA's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into SFA?

SFA has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 86% submitted a class rank. At SFA 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 42% were in the top 25% and 74% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Stephen F. Austin State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to SFA directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

SFA does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

SFA is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 54% of SFA's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 25% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be competitive with other SFA applicants, you should aim to earn between 212 and 634 (or higher!) on the SAT. At SFA 25% of admitted students scored higher than 634 and 25% of scored lower than 212, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of SFA students scored 650 or higher and 75% of students scored 217 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of SFA students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 217 or higher.

More Information on Transferring to Stephen F. Austin State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to SFA. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in SFA during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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SFA Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to SFA?

❌ Students who are admitted to SFA must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does SFA accept transfer credits?

✅ SFA accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does SFA accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ SFA accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to SFA?

✅ SFA is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is SFA's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for SFA is 65%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at SFA?

🟨 SFA may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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