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    Stephen F. Austin State University

    Stephen F. Austin State University

    Check whether Stephen F. Austin State University is right for you as an international student.

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    Uni facts

    Nacogdoches, USA
    • Type
      Public
    • Rank
      2413
    • International students
      125
    • Nationalities
      40
    • Total programs
      180
    • Acceptance rate
      62%

    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.

    Stephen F. Austin State University logo

    Why study at SFA?

    • 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

    Life as an international student

    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.

    Student reviews for Stephen F. Austin State University

    Overall rating
    4.39130435 stars
    Based on 23 reviews
    Overall experience
    4.5652 stars
    Accommodation
    4.2174 stars
    Academic
    4.4783 stars
    University facilities
    4.5217 stars
    University social
    4.1739 stars
    • Enrique Vazquez Almaral
      Mexico
      Overall experience 5 stars
      Academic
      5 stars
      University social
      5 stars
      Accommodation
      5 stars
      University facilities
      5 stars
      Stephen F. Austin State University Film
      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
      Belgium
      Overall experience 4 stars
      Academic
      5 stars
      University social
      4 stars
      Accommodation
      3 stars
      University facilities
      5 stars
      Stephen F. Austin State University Kinesiology
      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
      Colombia
      Overall experience 4 stars
      Academic
      4 stars
      University social
      3 stars
      Accommodation
      5 stars
      University facilities
      5 stars
      Stephen F. Austin State University Agricultural Economics
      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
      Pakistan
      Overall experience 4 stars
      Academic
      4 stars
      University social
      2 stars
      Accommodation
      4 stars
      University facilities
      4 stars
      Stephen F. Austin State University Agriculture
      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
      Iran, Islamic Republic of
      Overall experience 3 stars
      Academic
      3 stars
      University social
      3 stars
      Accommodation
      3 stars
      University facilities
      4 stars
      Stephen F. Austin State University Business Administration
      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

    • Heather Catton

      Heather Catton

      Stephen F. Austin State University Director, International Programs
      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!

    Student life & facilities

    Group of students planning a presentation in a living room
    • Library
      • Computer labs
    • Fitness Centre
      • Spin Studio
      • Machines
      • Free Weights
      • Fitness Classes
      • Dance Studio
      • Swimming Pool
      • Personal Trainers
      • Treatment Rooms
      • Fitness Center Physiotherapist
    • No. of All Weather Sports Pitches
      • No. of Swimming pools 3
      • No. of Baseball Pitches 1
      • No. of Golf Coursenumber 1
      • No. of Tennis Courts
      • No. of Climbing Wall 1
      • No. of Basketball Courts 1
      • No. of Athletics Track 1
      • No. of volleyball courts 1
    • Food & Restaurants
      • Restaurants 13
      • Cafe’s
    • Sports Facilities
      • No. of Natural Turf American Football Pitches 1
      • Sport facilities 9
      • No. of Natural Turf Soccer Pitches 1
    • Healthcare & Medical
      • Travel Vaccinations
      • Campus Pharmacy
      • Counselling & Mental Health Services
      • Campus Doctor
    • IT Support
      • Campus Wireless Connectivity
    • Clubs & Organisations
      • No. of Clubs & Organizations
    • Tutoring Support
      • Student Tutoring & Support
      • Academic Tutoring & Support
    • Transport
      • On-Campus Shuttle

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    Stephen F. Austin State University programs

    Fees and funding

    SFA strives to provide affordable, high-quality education by maintaining reasonable educational costs. The average total yearly cost for a qualified international student with the Office of International Programs scholarship is less than $20,000. Other scholarships are available to international students. Some require that a student submit an SAT or ACT test score. Students can apply for these scholarships before Feb. 1 each year.

    Office of International Programs Scholarship: Amount - $1,000 / year (renewable + in-state tuition rate applied) Requirement - GPA 2.75 for UG / GPA 3.25 (PG)

    Undergraduate Academic Excellence and Regents Scholarships: Amount - $3,000 / year (renewable + in-state tuition applied) Requirements – class rank and ACT/SAT scores

    Graduate student assistantships – students apply through the academic department for research, teaching, or administrative assistantship ($9,000 - $20,000/year + in-state tuition rates applied)

    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.

    Visa requirements for Stephen F. Austin State University

    Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

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