Stephen F. Austin State University Email Format
Higher EducationTexas, United States1001-5000 Employees
Stephen F. Austin State University is a comprehensive public university located in Nacogdoches, East Texas. It enrolls about 13,000 students and offers 83 undergraduate majors and 120 areas of study across six colleges. Degree programs are available both online and on campus, set within a wooded region that characterizes Texas Forest Country. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is ranked as a Tier 1 Regional University by U.S. News. The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1 and an average class size around 26, supporting smaller classes and opportunities for hands-on study, internships, and research. In 2026, the university announced Dr. Jason Reese as permanent dean of the Nelson Rusche College of Business, effective May 1.