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89.5%Acceptance
$10,600Tuition
8,746Students
52%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$49,634Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$10,600
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,680
Average Net Price
$15,152
Students Receiving Financial Aid
36.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,142
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,142
Books & Supplies
$1,202
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,944
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,409
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$248/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
52.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
42.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
36.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,426
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,174
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,068
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,985
$110,001+ $21,940

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $22,944 sticker price at Stephen F Austin. Net costs range from $11,174 for middle-income families earning $30,000-$48,000 to $21,940 for those making over $110,000. Over four years, total costs span from roughly $45,000 to $88,000 depending on family income.

The 36.79% of students receiving Pell Grants get significant help, with the lowest-income families paying just $11,426 annually. Graduates carry a median debt of $23,409, translating to monthly payments of $248. With median earnings of $49,634 ten years after graduation, that payment represents about 6% of monthly income. The 52.18% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle with these obligations.

East Texas families earning $30,000-$48,000 get the sweetest deal here, paying roughly the same as the lowest income bracket while avoiding the steepest aid cliffs.

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