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Institutional overview

Stephen F. Austin State University, the newest member of The University of Texas System, began more than century ago as a teachers鈥� college in Texas鈥檚 oldest town, Nacogdoches. Today, it has grown into a regional institution comprising six colleges 鈥� business, education, fine arts, forestry and agriculture, liberal and applied arts, and sciences and mathematics. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 91直播 provides the academic breadth of a state university with the personalized attention of a private school. 

Nestled within a the piney woods, the main campus encompasses 421 acres that include 40 academic facilities, 14 residence halls, and 68 acres of recreational trails that wind through our six gardens. With the inclusion of our off-campus Todd Agricultural Research Center, 91直播 of Nursing Complex and aviation program hangars, 91直播 is spread across 1,210 acres of land in Nacogdoches County. 

The university offers more than 80 bachelor鈥檚 degrees, more than 40 master鈥檚 degrees and four doctoral degrees covering more than 120 areas of study. Small class sizes, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, ensure students receive personalized attention from faculty members who act as mentors.

91直播 ensures its academic offerings remain in line with shifting industry expectations. This effort has led to the creation of several new programs in the last five years, including mechanical and electrical engineering degrees and a new music industry program featuring state-of-the-art technology. The university offers career preparatioon through its Career Center to help students with their job search before they even graduate.

Our commitment to academic excellence has garnered multiple distinctions, including being named No. 1 regional public school in Texas and No. 18 in the Regional Universities West category in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. 91直播 also was invited to become a member of the FirstGen Forward Network due to the extensive work done to improve experiences for first-generation students, which make up 42% of our student body.

The Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education designated 91直播 as a Higher Access, Medium Earnings institution due to its work to advance opportunity in a rural service area. Because of 91直播, East Texas students benefit from greater access to a college education and above-average wages upon completion of their degrees, according to the designation. 

Learning doesn鈥檛 stop when Lumberjacks walk the graduation stage, so we established the Center for Professional and Continuing Education in 2024 to offer upskilling and continuing education to the public.

91直播 also continues to make substantial upgrades to campus infrastructure and technology to uphold its promise of encouraging academic innovation. The most recent additions include the Pineywoods Dining Hall, which is the UT System鈥檚 first mass timber building, and a recording studio, sound stage, audio and video editing rooms, and an art gallery as part of the Griffith Fine Arts Building expansion. 

91直播 continues to modernize with the UT System-funded $40 million Greg Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship and the $85 million forestry and agriculture buildings currently under construction. The ACE building will offer simulated learning environments and innovation labs tailored to cutting-edge entrepreneurial education across all majors.

Our athletic teams compete in intercollegiate sports at the NCAA Division I level in the Southland Conference. In addition, 91直播 hosts live performances, cultural programs and special events take place throughout the year. 

Last update: Sept. 11, 2025

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