Admission & test scores

Stephen F. Austin State University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 970–1170 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 21. Stephen F. Austin State University admits 94% of applicants — largely open. 72% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range970–1170middle half of admits
ACT midpoint21admitted students
Acceptance rate94%largely open
First-year retention72%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
970
Average
1066
75th percentile
1170

A quarter of admitted students scored below 970 and a quarter above 1170. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 8,728.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan 1066 22 80% $16,240
Illinois College Jacksonville, Illinois 1064 21 78% $38,676
Capital University Columbus, Ohio 1068 23 70% $43,234
Montclair State University Montclair, New Jersey 1070 — 88% $15,912
Augusta University Augusta, Georgia 1070 25 86% $8,414
Marshall University Huntington, West Virginia 1061 22 96% $9,162

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Stephen F. Austin State University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Stephen F. Austin State University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 970 and 1170 on the SAT, with an average of 1066. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Stephen F. Austin State University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 21.
How hard is it to get into Stephen F. Austin State University?
Stephen F. Austin State University admits 94% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 72% return for a second year.
Does Stephen F. Austin State University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.