by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Stephen F Austin State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Stephen F Austin State University were $11,128 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $23,426. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals came to $3,286 in-state and $3,366 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,842 | $20,060 |
| Fees | $3,286 | $3,366 |
| Total | $11,128 | $23,426 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Stephen F Austin State University cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Stephen F Austin State University prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Stephen F Austin State University is about average on cost.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Stephen F Austin State University Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Stephen F Austin State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,842 | $18,858 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,842 | $18,858 |
| One Year Ago | $7,842 | $17,922 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,842 | $20,060 |
The following chart shows how tuition at SFASU has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 11.9%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $26,220 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.66%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $11,312. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.98%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $24,124.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,312 | $24,124 |
| In 2 Years | $11,499 | $24,843 |
| In 3 Years | $11,689 | $25,584 |
| In 4 Years | $11,883 | $26,347 |
| In 5 Years | $12,080 | $27,132 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $100,898, versus roughly $46,383 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Stephen F Austin State University, go to the Stephen F Austin State University Financial Aid page.
