Stephen F Austin State University

Stephen F. Austin State University is a public four-year institution located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The university enrolls 12,740 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 49.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 52% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 71% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a range of career-focused programs, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (associates), Athletic Training/Trainer (bachelors), Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (bachelors), Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (bachelors), and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew (associates). These programs span healthcare, aviation, and information security disciplines.

Located in Nacogdoches in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Stephen F. Austin State University serves a broad regional student population. Its health science, aviation, and cybersecurity programs address key workforce needs across East Texas and beyond.