Stephen F Austin State University Acceptance Rate
Nacogdoches, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,591
- Admitted
- 11,112
- Yield
- 18.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Stephen F Austin State University's acceptance rate has risen from 58.5% in 2014–15 to 88.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 10,631 to 12,591 (+18%) over that period.
Its 88.3% rate makes Stephen F Austin State University more selective than about 25% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 35%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (89.7% for women vs 85.7% for men, a 4-point gap). Stephen F Austin State University has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 18.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,631 | 6,220 | 58.5% | 2,216 |
| 2015–16 | 11,382 | 7,008 | 61.6% | 2,282 |
| 2016–17 | 11,382 | 7,108 | 62.4% | 2,371 |
| 2017–18 | 11,081 | 7,250 | 65.4% | 2,340 |
| 2018–19 | 10,862 | 7,348 | 67.6% | 2,215 |
| 2019–20 | 10,664 | 7,246 | 67.9% | 2,062 |
| 2020–21 | 9,016 | 6,862 | 76.1% | 1,764 |
| 2021–22 | 7,811 | 6,493 | 83.1% | 1,713 |
| 2022–23 | 9,944 | 8,901 | 89.5% | 1,867 |
| 2023–24 | 12,591 | 11,112 | 88.3% | 2,072 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,109 | 7,273 | 89.7% |
| Men | 4,482 | 3,839 | 85.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–590 | 50% |
| SAT Math | 480–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–25 | 14% |
How Stephen F Austin compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Stephen F Austin State University's acceptance rate?
Stephen F Austin State University's acceptance rate is 88.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (11,112 admitted of 12,591 applicants).
Is Stephen F Austin State University test optional?
Stephen F Austin State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Stephen F Austin State University?
Stephen F Austin State University received 12,591 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 11,112.
What SAT score do you need for Stephen F Austin State University?
Admitted students at Stephen F Austin State University typically scored 500–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Stephen F Austin State University getting harder to get into?
Stephen F Austin State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 58.5% in 2014–15 to 88.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.sfasu.edu/.