Campus & Student Life at Stephen F Austin State University

Home to about 10,987 undergraduates in 2020, Stephen F Austin State University is a large, public university located in Nacogdoches, Texas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Stephen F Austin State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Stephen F Austin State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Stephen F Austin State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Stephen F Austin State University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Stephen F Austin State University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Stephen F Austin State University Disability Services.

Stephen F Austin State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Stephen F Austin State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Stephen F Austin State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Stephen F Austin State University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Stephen F Austin State University

Stephen F Austin State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Stephen F Austin State University

Stephen F Austin State University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 10,987 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 8,882 (80.8%). Part-time attendance was 2,105 (19.2%).

Stephen F Austin State University is Ranked #1,843 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Stephen F Austin State University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Stephen F Austin State University #1843 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Stephen F Austin State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Stephen F Austin State University Diversity Guide.

Stephen F Austin State University Competes in the NCAA

Stephen F Austin State University has a total of 432 student athletes, 226 men and 206 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Stephen F Austin State University Athletics