Stephen F. Austin State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Stephen F. Austin State University. Stephen F. Austin State University admitted 89% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 9,944 students applied to Stephen F. Austin State University and 8,891 were admitted.

If you are applying to Stephen F. Austin State University, the application fee is $45.

Stephen F. Austin State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Stephen F. Austin State University's admissions stats.

Stephen F. Austin State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	14.38%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
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	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Want to Apply Early to Stephen F. Austin State University?

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Stephen F. Austin State University does not offer early decision or early action.

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How To Get Into Stephen F. Austin State University

SFA is a moderately difficult school to get into. SFA evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, SFA accepted 89% of students, around 8,891 from the 9,944 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like SFA, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Stephen F. Austin State University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Stephen F. Austin State University

Stephen F. Austin State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Stephen F. Austin State University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important 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 areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Stephen F. Austin State University

Wondering what factors are considered by Stephen F. Austin State University 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
Class Rank	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Stephen F. Austin State University for more information on admission factors.

Stephen F. Austin State University Application Requirements

To apply to Stephen F. Austin State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Stephen F. Austin State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Stephen F. Austin State University?

Stephen F. Austin State University 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, 84.28% submitted a class rank. At Stephen F. Austin State University 14.38% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 38.67% were in the top 25% and 65.08% 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 Stephen F. Austin State University 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

Stephen F. Austin State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Stephen F. Austin State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Stephen F. Austin State University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Stephen F. Austin State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Stephen F. Austin State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Stephen F. Austin State University?

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

Does Stephen F. Austin State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Stephen F. Austin State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Stephen F. Austin State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Stephen F. Austin State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Stephen F. Austin State University?

✅ Stephen F. Austin State University is not test optional.

What is Stephen F. Austin State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Stephen F. Austin State University has an acceptance rate of 89%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Stephen F. Austin State University?

❌ Stephen F. Austin State University does not offer early decision.

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