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Stephen F. Austin State University

Stephen F. Austin State University
SFA Station 13051
Nacogdoches, TX 75962

Official telephone: (936) 468-3401
Fax number: (936) 468-2261
Website: www.sfasu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Monique Cossich,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 936 468-2504
936 468-3849 (fax)
admissions@sfasu.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $45
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
Admissions requirements:
Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 850 (composite ACT score of 18) required of students ranking in the second quarter of secondary school class; minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1050 (composite ACT score of 13) required of students ranking in third quarter of secondary school class; minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1250 (composite ACT score of 28) required of students ranking in fourth quarter of secondary school class.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: neither required nor recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: neither required nor recommended
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: fourth day of class for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 2 recommended
Math: 4 required, 4 recommended
Science: 4 required, 4 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Academic electives: 6 required, 6 recommended
Other: 3 required, 3 recommended
Total: 26 required, 26 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission, Academic Opportunity Program and Transfer Appeals Program for applicants not normally admissible.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 93%
Average SAT I: 495 verbal, 500 math
Average ACT: 21 English, 21 math, 22 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 24
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 73%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 53%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 11,382
Number of applicants offered admission: 7,008 (62%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,282 (33%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 1%
Room deposit amount: $100, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: no

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