Stephen F Austin State University
- Public
Stephen F Austin State University: international tuition 25,774 USD per year, one-year total cost 43,412 USD, acceptance rate 94%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 100.
Getting in. The school admits 94% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 500–600, Math 470–570, ACT 18–24. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 43,412 USD, before any scholarship. 5 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 39,428 USD.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Stephen F Austin State University?
International tuition is 25,774 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 43,412 USD.
What English scores does Stephen F Austin State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Stephen F Austin State University?
The acceptance rate is 94%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Autumn Mallard2023Vlog
- Mountain kulung Tv2022Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
SFA treats international students as out-of-state; $25,774 is a combined tuition and fees figure, and the page does not list tuition separately.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Academic Excellence ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Admitted by June 30 for fall term
Hoops for ScholarsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Renewable in later years
- International Student ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
University Regents ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
University Scholars AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyiAn English test score or an equivalency waiver must be submitted.Required
- High-school transcriptiA course-by-course credential evaluation with cumulative GPA is required for schools outside the U.S.Required
- SATACTNot required
- Proof of fundsiFinancial proof is needed when requesting an I-20 or DS-2019 after admission for visa processing.Required
Deadlines
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
52 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data