Stephen F Austin State University

Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

General Characteristics

Highest offering	Doctoral degree
Calendar System	Semester
Years of college work required	N/A
Variable Tuition

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce	— / /
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Stephen F Austin State University History

Stephen F. Austin State University was founded in 1923 as a teacher’s college and received university status in 1969. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The university identifies its mission as “to provide students a foundation for success, a passion for learning and a commitment to responsible global citizenship in a community dedicated to reaching, research, creativity and service.” It is classed as a Master’s College and University I by the Carnegie Institute.

Stephen F Austin State University Academics

Stephen F. Austin State University has academic programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. There are 7 colleges: the College of Applied Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Fine Arts, the College of Forestry and Agriculture, the College of Liberal Arts, and the College of Sciences and Mathematics.

p. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in a variety of fields within the various academic colleges. Degrees at the bachelor’s level can be received in such areas as accounting, animal science, art history, communications, criminal justice, dance, English, economics, forestry, geography, geology, interior design, kinesiology, management, mathematics, nursing, physics, public administration, social work, Spanish, and theatre.

p. Graduate programs are offered in approximately 40 areas. These include master’s level programs in accountancy, art, counseling, English, forestry, business, music, education, social work, chemistry, and spatial science. Doctoral degrees are offered in educational leadership and in forestry.

Stephen F Austin State University Unique Programs

Stephen F. Austin State University has an undergraduate Honors Program. Students who seek admission to the Honors Program as freshmen need to meet the following requirements: SAT score of 1220 (Act of 27) and a 3.0 GPA. Once admitted to the Honors Program, students will be able to take small classes, register early, have the option of living in a quiet dorm with large rooms, participate in extracurricular activities with other Honors students, and use the computers in the Honors Suite.

p. The College of Liberal Arts sponsors an International Studies Program, with 4 required courses and a choice of electives for student who wish either a major or a minor. The American English Language Institute helps international students with academic English, conversational English, and the cultural transitions.

p. Distance education programs are offered in some areas of education, biotechnology, environmental science, resource interpretation, and in two degree completion programs. Courses are offered on-line; a few are provided by interactive video.

Stephen F Austin State University Financial Aid

Tuition at Stephen F. Austin State University is $4,718 per year for the 2005-2006 academic year for in-state, undergraduate students attending full-time (15 hours). Students applying from out of state and graduate students have higher costs. Students from Arkansas and Louisiana pay reduced out-of-state tuition.

p. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, and loans. Work-study programs are also available for eligible students. Students who seek financial aid will need to fill out the Federal Student Financial Aid Form, available on-line. There are a number of academic and departmental scholarships available; students who graduate in the top quarter of their class are automatically awarded the Academic Excellence Scholarship.

p. Graduate students may also receive financial aid in the form of teaching or research assistantships, including a stipend and a waiver of some or all of the tuition and other fees. Graduate students should consult with their individual department about what sort of assistantships or fellowships are available and about the details of the application process.

Stephen F Austin State University Students

Student life at Stephen F. Austin State University includes opportunities in a diverse range of activities and organizations. There are fraternities and sororities, academic and professional groups, religious organizations, cultural organizations, political groups, and special interest groups such as the Aikido Club, the Writers’ guild, and Students for Environmental Awareness. There are also student publications and intramural sports.

p. The College of Fine Arts has gallery shows and exhibits. There are a number of musical ensembles on campus, including bands, madrigal singers, and a chamber orchestra. 4-5 plays a year are put on by the Theatre Department.

p. Some of the traditional events that occur annually on campus are Homecoming, tailgate parties at football games, the Watermelon Bash, and SpringFest. The campus is also home to a 19 acre arboretum.

Stephen F Austin State University Local Community

Stephen F. Austin State University is located in Nacogdoches, Texas, which has a population of approximately 29,000, and is in the hilly and forested country of East Texas. Near-by attractions include a reconstructed historical village, an 8 acre azalea garden, trails, a history museum, and a nearby lake for fishing.