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Stephen F. Austin State University
  • 4 Year
  • NACOGDOCHES, TX
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Stephen F. Austin State University
#436 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • NACOGDOCHES, TX
  • 2,735 reviews
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    Stephen F. Austin State University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    44%
    Average Housing Cost
    Poll
    49%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 566 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 242 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 503 responses
    • Chick-fil-A
      23%
    • Starbucks
      16%
    • Einstein Bros
      14%
    • Panda express
      13%
    • Which Wich
      10%
    • More variety would be good on campus though
      8%
    • Ramen
      6%
    45%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 188 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 160 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      43%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      51%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      6%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      1%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    75%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 157 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 136 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      32%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      28%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      13%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      27%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 146 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      50%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      35%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      8%
    • Not very visible.
      6%
    • We have campus police?
      1%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 260 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      8%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      62%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      29%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      2%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Bowling, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 175 responses
    • Homecoming Bonfire
      31%
    • The parties
      30%
    • Spirit friday, Showcase Saturday
      13%
    • BASKETBALL!!!
      8%
    • Baseball games
      5%
    • Greek events
      3%
    • Theatre performances
      3%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 203 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      25%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      30%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      25%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      6%
    • Parties? What parties?
      14%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 138 responses
    • Homecoming !
      24%
    • I do not party that often, if at all
      20%
    • Phiesta
      16%
    • Rush Week
      10%
    • Cinco De Mayo!
      8%
    • I can't even decide which was the best
      7%
    • ATO Halloween
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    15%
    Women in Sororities
    10%
    44%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 255 responses
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