Stephen F Austin State University's published cost of attendance is $25,791. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $10,318, middle-income families pay around $13,100, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,959.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,791 |
| Tuition and Fees | $23,426 |
| Room and Board | $13,144 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,208 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,531 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,260 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,318 |
| $30–48k | $11,023 |
| $48–75k | $13,100 |
| $75–110k | $17,609 |
| $110k+ | $22,959 |
Stephen F Austin State University's published cost of attendance is $25,791. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $10,318, middle-income families pay around $13,100, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,959. Azimuth ranks Stephen F Austin State University #395 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry, shaped by the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,409, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,080; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,013, median federal debt of $23,409 projects to a monthly payment of about $264 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters, projected four-year earnings of $44,964 would narrow the monthly slack considerably — a pattern worth exploring at the program level rather than the institutional average. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn median 4-year earnings of $55,013, placing Stephen F Austin State University in the 24.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,821 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 69.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Stephen F Austin State University #843 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other reports 278 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,052, ranked #68 nationally in its major. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness reports 149 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $55,250, ranked #99 nationally in its major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 136 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $84,107, ranked #220 nationally in its major. Business/Commerce, General reports 133 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $61,686, ranked #46 nationally in its major.
