SAT and ACT scores

Stephen F Austin State University SAT and ACT scores

Nacogdoches, TX · public college · 9,575 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%970–1170Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing500–60025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math470–57025th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%18–2425th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1066Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT56–80From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate94%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Stephen F Austin State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for Stephen F Austin State University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Stephen F Austin State University scored 970 to 1170, with an average of 1066. A score at or above 1070 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

What ACT score do you need for Stephen F Austin State University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 18 to 24. A 24 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does Stephen F Austin State University require the SAT or ACT?

Stephen F Austin State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Stephen F Austin State University accept the CLT?

Stephen F Austin State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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