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Stephen F Austin State University

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,600

Cost of attendance at Stephen F Austin State University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,616

Cost of attendance at Stephen F Austin State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Stephen F Austin State University was $16,819. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at SFASU

SFASU net price calculator

$16,819

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average $10,664
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of SFASU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $16,819 $4,170 (33%) $11,244 $12,046 $14,735 $19,626 $23,009
2021 $12,649 $217 (2%) $8,960 $10,556 $13,192 $17,351 $20,586
2020 $12,866 $1,107 (9%) $8,650 $10,816 $13,644 $18,653 $20,250
2019 $11,759 $109 $8,186 $10,082 $13,764 $17,967 $19,667
2018 $11,650 $337 (3%) $7,752 $9,543 $13,711 $17,914 $19,549
2017 $11,987 $2,346 (16%) $6,876 $9,222 $13,708 $17,995 $19,325
2016 $14,333 $575 (4%) $10,800 $12,805 $16,873 $21,365 $22,160
2015 $13,758 $517 (4%) $10,437 $12,127 $15,960 $20,217 $21,269
2014 $14,275 -- $12,148 $13,471 $15,748 $19,583 $20,798

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Stephen F Austin State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $25,118 No change $10,600 $13,316 $1,202
2021 $25,118 $2,386 (10%) $10,600 $13,316 $1,202
2020 $22,732 $576 (3%) $8,844 $12,686 $1,202
2019 $22,156 $880 (4%) $8,316 $12,638 $1,202
2018 $21,276 $46 $7,716 $12,358 $1,202
2017 $21,230 $156 $7,716 $12,322 $1,192
2016 $21,074 $2,732 (11%) $7,560 $12,322 $1,192
2015 $23,806 $858 (4%) $8,892 $13,722 $1,192
2014 $22,948 $709 (3%) $8,412 $13,372 $1,164
2013 $22,239 -- $7,928 $13,165 $1,146

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at SFASU? How much does it cost?
The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $9,642 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at SFASU is $1,071 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
SFASU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,202.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, SFASU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $3,674
  • If living off-campus, with family: $3,674
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $3,674
How much is SFASU application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $45 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
SFASU offers the following payment plans: Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Stephen F Austin State University cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $562 $567
For out-of-state students $971 $976

Housing and Meal

SFASU requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Stephen F Austin State University for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A N/A $9,642 0 4,441
2021 N/A N/A $9,642 0 4,441
2020 N/A N/A $9,012 0 4,726
2019 N/A N/A $8,964 0 4,726
2018 N/A N/A $8,868 0 4,813
2017 N/A N/A $8,868 0 4,813
2016 N/A N/A $8,868 0 4,897

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Stephen F Austin State University during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered