Paying for Stephen F Austin State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,600	$20,680 -9.46%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,433	$14,993 1.46%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Stephen F Austin State University (SFA) are $10,600 for Texas residents and $20,680 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is lower than last year (2023) at SFA.

63% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,620. It could cover 41.68% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,184 for Texas residents and $28,264 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

SFA's 4-year tuition is $42,400 for Texas residents and $80,406 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $111,551 for Texas residents and $149,557 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Stephen F Austin State University is $10,600 for Texas residents and $20,680 for out-of-state students. It has been stayed same for Texas residents and decreased by -9.46% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of SFA is $10,600 for Texas residents and $18,724 for out-of-state students, a 9.5% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

SFA Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,600	$22,840	$13,316
2023-2024	$10,600	$20,680	$15,002
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	-9.46%	12.66%
2024-2025	$10,600	$18,724	$16,901

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,433 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $14,993. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at SFA is $7,433 for Texas residents and $15,212 for out-of-state students , a 1.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

SFA Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,433	$14,777	$13,316
2023-2024	$7,433	$14,993	$15,002
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	1.46%	12.66%
2024-2025	$7,433	$15,212	$16,901

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SFA. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $354 for Texas residents and $774 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $359 for Texas residents and $779 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$562	$971
	2023-2024	$354	$774
	2024-2025	$223	$617
Graduate	2022-2023	$567	$976
	2023-2024	$359	$779
	2024-2025	$227	$622

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,002. The Living costs increased by 12.66% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The SFA's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,804 for state residents and $36,884 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,804 for state residents and $36,884 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At SFA
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,600
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$20,680
Room & Board	$11,142	$11,142
Personal Expenses	$3,860	$3,860
Books & Supplies	$1,202
COA (In-State)	$26,804	$26,804
COA (Out-of-State)	$36,884	$36,884

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

SFA Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SFA?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SFA is $42,400 for Texas residents and $80,406 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Stephen F Austin State University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

SFA 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,600	$10,600	$10,600	$10,600	$42,400
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$20,446	$20,215	$19,986	$19,760	$80,406
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,600	$10,600	$10,600	$10,600	$42,400
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$20,215	$19,986	$19,760	$19,536	$79,497
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,600	$10,600	$10,600	$10,600	$42,400
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,986	$19,760	$19,536	$19,315	$78,597
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,600	$10,600	$10,600	$10,600	$42,400
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$19,760	$19,536	$19,315	$19,097	$77,708
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,600	$10,600	$10,600	$10,600	$42,400
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$19,536	$19,315	$19,097	$18,880	$76,828

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $111,551 for Texas residents and $149,557 for out-of-state students.

SFA 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,226	$27,659	$28,104	$28,562	$111,551
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$37,072	$37,273	$37,490	$37,722	$149,557
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,659	$28,104	$28,562	$29,033	$113,359
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$37,273	$37,490	$37,722	$37,969	$150,455
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,104	$28,562	$29,033	$29,517	$115,217
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$37,490	$37,722	$37,969	$38,233	$151,414
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,562	$29,033	$29,517	$30,015	$117,128
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,722	$37,969	$38,233	$38,512	$152,436
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,033	$29,517	$30,015	$30,527	$119,093
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,969	$38,233	$38,512	$38,807	$153,521

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 63% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $77,071 for Texas residents and $115,077 for out-of-state students.

SFA 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$18,606	$19,039	$19,484	$19,942	$77,071
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$28,452	$28,653	$28,870	$29,102	$115,077
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$19,039	$19,484	$19,942	$20,413	$78,879
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$28,653	$28,870	$29,102	$29,349	$115,975
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$19,484	$19,942	$20,413	$20,897	$80,737
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,870	$29,102	$29,349	$29,613	$116,934
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$19,942	$20,413	$20,897	$21,395	$82,648
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,102	$29,349	$29,613	$29,892	$117,956
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$20,413	$20,897	$21,395	$21,907	$84,613
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$29,349	$29,613	$29,892	$30,187	$119,041

	In-State	Out-of-State
Stephen F Austin State University	$10,600	$20,680
Northwestern State University of Louisiana	$8,864	$19,652
McNeese State University	$8,460	$9,960
University of New Orleans	$9,172	$14,008
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi	$9,748	$21,033
University of Central Arkansas	$10,118	$17,258