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• LocationNacogdoches, The United States
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Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) is a university in historic Nacogdoches, in the heart of East Texas (United States), within reach of both Houston and Dallas, and part of the UT System. The university recently marked 103 years of tradition.

Academic programmes are organised in six colleges: the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, the College of Health Professions (including the DeWitt School of Nursing), the College of Sciences and Mathematics, the James I. Perkins College of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts and the Nelson Rusche College of Business. Bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, minors, certificates and online programmes are offered, in fields such as nursing, education, forestry, agriculture, art and business. Bachelor's admissions are rolling.

The Office of International Programs handles international admissions, I-20 and DS-2019 forms, scholarships and study abroad, and current international students act as ambassadors for new arrivals. International undergraduates need a minimum GPA of 2.5 (2.0 for transfers), a course-by-course credential evaluation and an English score such as IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100; SAT/ACT scores are not required. A US$1,000 scholarship from the Office of International Programs also entitles recipients to Texas resident tuition rates.

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1936 North St., Nacogdoches, TX, The United States, 75961

Bachelor's degrees, minors and certificates in six colleges:

• Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture (e.g. agriculture with concentrations such as agribusiness, animal science and horticulture)
• College of Health Professions, including the DeWitt School of Nursing
• College of Sciences and Mathematics
• James I. Perkins College of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences
• Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts (e.g. art with animation, filmmaking, graphic design or painting)
• Nelson Rusche College of Business (e.g. accounting)

Some programmes are offered online.

International undergraduate applicants apply through ApplyTexas or the Common App and send to the Office of International Programs:

• Proof of English proficiency (test score or waiver)
• A course-by-course credential evaluation with a cumulative GPA for all schools outside the US; minimum GPA 2.5 for first-year students and 2.0 for transfers
• SAT/ACT scores only if available (never required for international admission)

Decisions are usually made within one to two weeks of a complete file. Financial documents are not needed for the admission decision; after acceptance, students submit a certification of finances, bank statements and a passport copy to receive the I-20 or DS-2019. Applicants under 22 need a bacterial meningitis vaccination record.

Minimum scores (tests taken within the last two years):

• TOEFL 4.5 (tests from 21 January 2026) or 79 (earlier tests)
• IELTS overall band 6.5
• Duolingo English Test 100 (undergraduate only)
• ELS Level 112 or completion of the required level at the Texas Intensive English Program

Applicants educated in English in listed countries (including the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada except Quebec and New Zealand) are exempt. Some graduate programmes (educator preparation, counselling, student affairs) require higher levels, such as TOEFL iBT 90.

The Office of International Programs Scholarship (US$1,000 per year) is awarded to students who show financial need and academic achievement (minimum GPA 2.75 undergraduate, 3.25 graduate) and meet international criteria such as a native language other than English. Recipients of this or another competitive scholarship of at least US$1,000 are entitled to Texas resident tuition rates, which the office puts at about US$4,500 less per semester. International students may also be eligible for other SFA scholarships, such as the Community College Transfer scholarship.

https://www.sfasu.edu/international/admissions/undergraduate