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Key facts

  • Type
    Public
  • International students
    139
  • Nationalities
    56
  • Total programs
    236

Study abroad at Stephen F. Austin State University

Stephen F Austin State University (SFA) is a public university located in the city of Nacogdoches, Texas, US. The University offers a wide range of programs and more than 120 areas of study, including majors and minors.

The University is home to six colleges, including the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, which is a nationally recognized forestry school and one of only two in the state. SFA also offers 44 master’s degrees and three degrees at doctoral level.

The picturesque campus includes more than a dozen residence halls, giving students plenty of accommodation options. The campus also includes a number of great dining options, recreation facilities including a climbing wall, and an observatory. The Homer Bryce Stadium plays host to SFA’s NCAA Division I football and track teams, known as The Lumberjacks, and can hold more than 14 thousand fans.

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Why study at Stephen F. Austin State University

  • Athletics and sport

    The SFA Lumberjacks compete in 18 NCAA Division I men’s and women’s sports

  • Financial aid

    The average SFA student receives $12,677 in financial aid each year

  • Student-staff ratio

    Students receive a personalized learning experience thanks to the 18:1 student-staff ratio

Location

Stephen F. Austin State University

1936 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75962, USA

SFA's campus is located in Nacogdoches, which is home to East Texas landmarks, quaint shops, dining opportunities and a variety of recreational activities.

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Fees and funding

Funding

Office of International Programs Scholarship This scholarship is awarded annually to students who will contribute to the increased diversity for international representation at SFA. Students who receive the OIP Scholarship are eligible for Texas resident tuition rates, which cost approximately $4,500 less per semester.

  • Amount

    US$1,000

  • Requirements

    Undergraduate students: 2.75 GPA. Graduate students: 3.25 GPA. Student whose native language is not English, who has lived in a country other than the United States for a period of five years or more or a student who has foreign or dual citizenship recognized by the foreign country and not by the United States.

Mexico out-of-state tuition waiver program As a result of the North American Free Trade Agreement, two students from Mexico per 1,000 students enrolled at SFA are eligible to pay in-state tuition and fees (with 12,000 students at SFA, 24 students from Mexico would be entitled to receive this tuition waiver). Students accepted into this financial aid program must sign a financial need statement.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$23,428 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$14,994 per year

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Visa requirements for Stephen F. Austin State University

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Life at Stephen F. Austin State University

SFA welcomes international students, and currently has students from more than 40 different countries. The Office of International Programs provides a range of help and services to international students, including transport to and from the airport, regular bus trips to the shops, and an international friendship program designed to help you meet new people.

On-campus student housing is available and encouraged for international students as it’s a great way to immerse yourself in life at SFA. There are also more than 200 student clubs and organizations you can join, including Greek life, intramural sports, dance and many more.

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Facilities

  • Tutoring Support
    • Academic Tutoring & Support
    • Student Tutoring & Support
  • Healthcare & Medical
    • Campus Pharmacy
    • Counselling & Mental Health Services
    • Travel Vaccinations
    • Campus Doctor
  • Fitness Centre
    • Personal Trainers
    • Dance Studio
    • Free Weights
    • Treatment Rooms
    • Fitness Center Physiotherapist
    • Spin Studio
    • Swimming Pool
    • Machines
    • Fitness Classes
  • All Weather Sports Pitches
    • 1 Basketball Courts
    • 1 Golf Coursenumber
    • 3 Swimming pools
    • 1 Baseball Pitches
    • 1 volleyball courts
    • 1 Athletics Track
    • Tennis Courts
    • 1 Climbing Wall
  • Library
    • Computer labs
  • IT Support
    • Campus Wireless Connectivity
  • Food & Restaurants
    • Cafe’s
    • 13 Restaurants
  • Sports Facilities
    • 9 Sport facilities
    • 1 Natural Turf Soccer Pitches
    • 1 Natural Turf American Football Pitches
  • Clubs & Organisations
    • Clubs & Organizations
  • Transport
    • On-Campus Shuttle

Student reviews for Stephen F. Austin State University

Overall rating

4.4
22 reviews
  • Overall experience
    4.5
  • Academic
    4.5
  • University social
    4.1
  • Accommodation
    4.2
  • University facilities
    4.5
Enrique Vazquez Almaral
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Studied Film at Stephen F. Austin State University
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    5
  • University social
    5
  • Accommodation
    5
  • University facilities
    5
Tell us about Stephen F. Austin State University

The campus is great, the architecture is lovely. Very green and clean. There are some new buildings and upcoming projects to expand some departments. It offers everything you need from services to student groups.

Ai Fabre
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Studied Kinesiology at Stephen F. Austin State University
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    5
  • University social
    4
  • Accommodation
    3
  • University facilities
    5
Tell us about Stephen F. Austin State University

SFA is a great university and I have enjoyed every moment since I came. Nacogdoches itself is really small and there are not a lot of things to do. Luckily, the university provides a lot of fun activities to do every week. There are always things going on at the university! They organize movie nights, Halloween parties, hot chocolate, and plenty more things. If you are looking for a university in a beautiful green area, surrounded by friendly people you should definitely come here. I really recommend it, my experience has been really great so far. The only negative aspect, is the transportation, I do not have a car and I fly to houston. Then I take the bus that SFA provides or one of my friends comes to pick me up.

Eldrick Juzga
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Studied Agricultural Economics at Stephen F. Austin State University
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    4
  • University social
    3
  • Accommodation
    5
  • University facilities
    5
Tell us about Stephen F. Austin State University

SFA is a nice university in Nacogdoches with very nice facilities. the good thing about being in a small town is that everything is close.

Kamran Khan
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Studied Agriculture at Stephen F. Austin State University
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    4
  • University social
    2
  • Accommodation
    4
  • University facilities
    4
Tell us about Stephen F. Austin State University

Everything is good and they have welcoming staff in the International Office. If you ask anything, you will get assistance for it. There is a transport service which is available and you may install an android or apple app for it to get bus schedule. There is a state of the art recreational fitness center and additionally there is also a football ground, where you can watch in state live matches and it's free for students. This is huge a facility to relax and have fun.

Milad Chizari
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Studied Business Administration at Stephen F. Austin State University
Overall Experience
  • Academic
    3
  • University social
    3
  • Accommodation
    3
  • University facilities
    4
Tell us about Stephen F. Austin State University

The campus recreation has good facilities, on-campus accommodation is expensive compared to off-campus and the quality is far lower. Organizations are not super active. The cafeteria is old and the quality of food is average. Few international students.

What Stephen F. Austin State University says

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    Heather Catton
    Heather Catton says:

    Our small-town location gives international students a safe, secure, and beautiful environment to study, live, and learn about U.S. culture and traditions. Our students don't get lost in a large, overwhelming environment and have more opportunities to be connected on a personal level to other students as well as their professors.

    The natural beauty of the area lends a great atmosphere to the learning environment. Most international students (and American students too) get a different flavor from what they typically think of as 'America'. We are very lucky here in East Texas to enjoy the uniqueness of our surroundings.

    Our Office of International Programs offers assistance to students through their entire university experience - from applying for admission, enrolling in class, and navigating the day-to-day challenges of college life, to preparing post-graduation work experiences. The SFA Office of Career and Professional Development is an amazing resource for researching work opportunities and preparing to apply for employment (resume development, interview techniques, etc). Some of our majors, such as Forestry, have near 100% post-graduation career placement!