Stephen F Austin State University Review

At Stephen F. Austin State University possible fields of study include arts, agriculture, business, education, forestry, military science, humanities and health sciences. Students at this Nacogdoches, Texas institution can earn bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

The Stephen F. Austin State University Overview

Located in the Texas town of Nacogdoches, the Stephen F. Austin State University was founded as a teaching college in 1923. It was named after one of the founding fathers of Texas, Stephen F. Austin.

Stephen F. Austin State University is a public institution that offers bachelor's and master's degrees through six colleges. Students can choose from degree programs in over 120 fields of study including fine and applied arts, business, education, forestry, agriculture, mathematics and a variety of scientific fields. Additionally, the university offers two doctoral degree programs in education and philosophy.

Admissions and Enrollment Overview

The first step to enrollment into SFASU is to submit an application along with a fee (special fee waivers are available). Once accepted, students can submit activities and honors information for scholarships and apply for a housing account. Next, students must complete university testing, which may be scheduled in accordance with a campus tour.

Campus Learning Environment and Facilities

The Ralph W. Steen Library at SFASU houses classrooms, a student assistance center, a research center and a computer lab. Students have access to books, journals and magazines with over 18,000 volumes offered online. SFASU's student center features a 352 seat movie theatre, as well as a book store and dining locations.

Stephen F. Austin State University has one student for every 20 faculty members and class sizes that average about 27 students. Students at Stephen F. Austin State University are taught through lectures and hand-on training at laboratories or through field-based research. Undergraduate and graduate students are offered opportunities through research and scholarly activities. The research centers at SFASU include agricultural research center, equine center, astronomy observatory and a geospacial research center.

Colleges and Schools at Stephen F. Austin University

  • Nelson Rusche College of Business
  • James I. Perkins College of Education
  • Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture
  • College of Fine Arts
  • College of Liberal and Applied Arts
  • College of Sciences and Mathematics
  • Graduate School
  • School of Honors

School Contact Information

  • Address: 1936 North St., Nacogdoches, TX 75962
  • Phone Number: (936) 486-3401