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n Total Lumberjack enrollment has increased by 1,135 (10%) in the past10 years.

n More than 11,000 (87%) Lumberjacks are undergraduates.n The James I. Perkins College of Education is the largest college,

enrolling more than 30% of all Lumberjacks.

Business 1,729 1,673 114 1,787 14.0% 3.4%

Education 4,156 3,106 970 4,076 32.0% -1.9%

Fine Arts 905 844 75 919 7.2% 1.5%

Forestry & Agriculture 716 665 103 768 6.0% 7.3%

Liberal & Applied Arts 2,686 2,473 251 2,724 21.4% 1.4%

Sciences & Mathematics 2,414 2,379 89 2,468 19.4% 2.2%

Total 12,606 11,140 1,602 12,742 100.0% 1.1%

JACK CAMPJack Camp is a dynamic Lumberjack training experience established in 1999 by a group of freshman leaders. Incoming freshman Lumberjacks choosing to attend Jack Camp establish friendships, interact with student leaders, learn SFA traditions and discover SFA campus life in a relaxed atmosphere. Participants cooperatively practice Lumberjack spirit through recreational activities, intramural sports and social events. The successful engagement of Lumberjacks through Jack Camp is demonstrated by the above-average one-year retention rate of this group.

PURPLE HAZEPurple Haze is a commitment and dedication to the Lumberjack spirit. Each freshman who attends orientation is given a Purple Haze shirt that displays the SFA school song across the back. Students wear this shirt to games and pep rallies.

THE SFA RING/THE BIG DIPThe SFA Ring is the official class ring of the university. The Big Dip ceremony signifies one of the last steps to “alumnihood” as Lumberjacks get their hands dipped in purple dye and are presented with their SFA Rings.

Baker Pattillo, Ph.D. ........................................................................................... PresidentSteven Bullard, Ph.D. ............................................ Provost and V.P. for Academic AffairsMary Nelle Brunson, Ed.D. ................................................................... Associate Provost Janet Tareilo, Ed.D. ................................................................................ Associate ProvostDanny R. Gallant, Ph.D. ......................................... V.P. for Finance and AdministrationSteven B. Westbrook, Ed.D. ..................................................... V.P. for University AffairsJill Still, M.B.A. ..............................................................V.P. for University AdvancementRichard A. Berry, D.M.A. ....................................................Graduate School Dean

Timothy Bisping, Ph.D. ............................... Dean, Nelson Rusche College of BusinessJudy Abbott, Ph.D. ................................... Dean, James I. Perkins College of EducationA.C. “Buddy” Himes, Ph.D. .................................................Dean, College of Fine ArtsHans Williams, Ph.D. .... Interim Dean, Arthur Temple College of Forestry & AgricultureBrian M. Murphy, Ph.D. ............................... Dean, College of Liberal & Applied ArtsKimberly M. Childs, Ph.D. ......................... Dean, College of Sciences & MathematicsShirley Dickerson, Ed.D. ...........................................Director, Ralph W. Steen Library

Lumberjack Traditions Administrative Officers

Academic Officers

Total Lumberjacks by College - Fall 2016 Compared to Fall 2015

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students living in 14 residence halls on campus.

n Residential learning communities feature a relaxed atmosphere that promotesopportunities for students to explore shared academic, social or culturalinterests with other students. There are seven communities, including honors, community service and pre-nursing.

n During the 2015-16 academic year, the SFA community completed 193,337hours of service.

n Lumberjacks may attend a large variety of NCAA Division I intercollegiateathletic events and participate in numerous recreational activities.

n The Student Activities Association organizes more than 200 events each year, including concerts, movies, comedy acts, game shows and lectures.

n Steen Library allows students to search for electronic and print resources withease using SteenFind, the library’s resource discovery tool. Steen Library alsois home to the award-winning Academic Assistance and Resource Center(AARC), which provides free tutoring to SFA students in a peer-led tutoringenvironment.

n The FTE (full-time equivalent) value is the sum of Lumberjack employeeappointments expressed as a full-time (100%) value.

Lumberjack Community Notes Lumberjack Residency

Employee Characteristics, Fall 2016500 Miles or more 1%

400 Miles1%

300 Miles4%

200 Miles58%

100 Miles33%

OutsideTexas3%

n 97% of Lumberjacks report Texas residency; approximately 90% ofLumberjacks report Texas residency within 200 miles of SFA.

n Most Lumberjacks (83%) come from the Dallas (24%), East Texas(30%) and Houston (29%) areas.

n The majority (84%) of first-time undergraduate Lumberjacks also arefrom the Dallas (27%), East Texas (19%) and Houston (38%) areas.

n Lumberjacks originate in 43 states outside Texas (319 students) and50 foreign countries (108 students).

Percentage of Enrolled Students by County Residency Distance

Appointment Faculty Staff Total

Full-time 549 940 1,489

Part-time 140 78 218

Total 689 1,018 1,707

FTE 646 1,008 1,654

n Black/African-American and Hispanic Lumberjacks are helping Texas “close the gaps” in higher education by increasing SFA participation 107% (2,275) since 2000.

n In fall 2016, Lumberjacks were approximately 17% Hispanic and 18% Black/African-American.

n The annual tuition and fees at SFA are comparable to the statewide annual average tuition and fees for Texas public universities.

n Texas tuition per credit hour: resident = $50; non-resident = $458.

n Designated tuition per credit hour = $192; board-authorized graduate differential = $30.

n The SFA Purple Promise Guarantee Program covers tuition and regular fees for up to four academic years of fall and spring enrollments. Program details are outlined at www.sfasu.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/types-of-aid/grants.

n The Lumberjack Grant and Scholarship Program serves Lumberjacks who demonstrate need but are underserved by other federal and state grant or scholarship programs. Approximately $29.48 million has been designated for the Lumberjack Grant and Scholarship Program since 2005.

n The Academic Excellence Scholarship rewards high school seniors who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom. Students who have been admitted and meet eligibility requirements for this scholarship automatically receive an award letter.

n The University Regents Scholarship is designed to assist academic departments in recruiting quality students. Two scholarships are provided to each academic department.

Ethnicity Chart

1st Time Freshmen Chart

Ethnicity Chart

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Lumberjacks by Race/EthnicityFall 2016 Compared to Fall 2015

Race/EthnicityTotal Grad Total % Total

1-Year% ChangeUndergrad

Fall 2015 Fall 2016

Hispanic 1,909 1,953 151 2,104 16.5% 10.2%

American Indian/Alaska Native 52 55 3 58 0.5% 11.5%

Asian 146 142 24 166 1.3% 13.7%

Black/African-American 2,454 2,057 246 2,303 18.1% -6.2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 7 6 4 10 0.1% 42.9%

White/Non-Hispanic 7,353 6,413 1,051 7,464 58.6% 1.5%

Two or more races reported 397 365 55 420 3.3% 5.8%

Unknown, race not reported 155 84 17 101 0.8% -34.8%

International, all races & ethnicities 133 65 51 116 0.9% -12.8%

Total 12,606 11,140 1,602 12,742 100.0% 1.1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%

Two or more3.3%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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Tuition and Fees, Fall 2016

Texas TexasTuition Type Residents Non-residents

Undergraduate 12 hours $3,858 $8,754Graduate 9 hours $3,213 $6,885

n Lumberjacks earned 2,703 degrees in 2015-16 (2,106 bachelor’s; 573 master’s; 24 doctoral).

2006-2012 2007-2013 2008-2014 2009-2015 2010-2016

Total 43.1 42.8 43.4 40.9 44.1

Lumberjack Six-year Graduation RateFirst-time, Full-time Undergraduates, 2012-2016

Percent Graduating Within Six Years

n Undergraduate Lumberjacks choose from approximately 80 degrees and more than 120 areas of study (including pre-professional programs).

n Graduate Lumberjacks choose from nearly 40 master’s degrees and three doctoral degrees.

n Many degrees offer complete programs or courses via distance education.

Course LoadTotal Grad Total % Total

1-Year% ChangeUndergrad

Fall 2015 Fall 2016

n The Lumberjack full-time student equivalent (FTSE) is 10,599. FTSE is calculated using semester credit hours (SCH): (undergraduate SCH/15) + (master’s SCH/12) + (doctoral SCH/9).

n Undergraduate Lumberjacks average 13 enrolled semester credit hours during the fall. Approximately 81% of undergraduate Lumberjacks take 12-16 semester credit hours.

n Graduate Lumberjacks average seven enrolled semester credit hours during the fall. Approximately 65% of graduate Lumberjacks take 6-10 semester credit hours.

Top Bachelor’s Degrees, 2015-16

*Online CoursesTotal Undergrad

Fall 2015 Fall 2016

Grad Total % Total

1-Year% Change

Degree Program Number Awarded % Bach. Degrees

Full-time 10,019 9,637 559 10,196 80.0% 1.8%

Part-time 2,587 1,503 1,043 2,546 20.0% -1.6%

Total 12,606 11,140 1,602 12,742 100.0% 1.1%

Lumberjack Course LoadFall 2016 Compared to Fall 2015

Lumberjacks enrolled in online education fall 2016 compared to fall 2015

Exclusively 1,195 693 599 1,292 10.1% 8.1%

One or more 3,449 3,143 192 3,335 26.2% -3.3%

None 7,962 7,304 811 8,115 63.7% 1.9%

Total 12,606 11,140 1,602 12,742 100.0% 1.1%

Lumberjacks by Age/Gender - Fall 2016

Interdisciplinary Studies* 207 9.8%Kinesiology* 172 8.2%Nursing 135 6.4%Health Science 107 5.1%General Business* 86 4.1%Psychology* 79 3.8%Music* 69 3.3%Social Work 66 3.1% Management 59 2.8%Mass Media 58 2.8%

Total Top Degrees 1,038 49.4%

*These also were a top-enrolled undergraduate major in fall 2016. n The average Lumberjack age is 23 (undergraduates = 21; graduates = 32), and 65% of Lumberjacks are 21 or younger.

nThe Lumberjack gender ratio is: 1.0 male to 1.8 females.

nApproximately 71% of Lumberjacks pursuing graduate studies are female.

n Over 35% of Lumberjacks were enrolled in at least one online course.nApproximately 10% of Lumberjacks were enrolled in only fully

online courses.

*Online education courses include instructional methods of online, hybrid and multiple/other.

For details about SFA Online education

visit www.sfaonline.info

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nNew Lumberjacks include first time in college, undergraduate transfers and first-time/transfer graduate students.

n First-time undergraduate Lumberjacks typically comprise 15-30% of the total SFA enrollment.

n The College of Sciences and Mathematics enrolled the largest number (714) of first-time undergraduate students.

nSince 2012 when admission standards changed, the number admitted has increased by nearly 12%.

n The Nelson Rusche College of Business utilizes Advisory Council members from throughout Texas and across the country and fosters relationships with local business people by engaging in curriculum renewal and re-energized community outreach.

n The James I. Perkins College of Education creates opportunities for increasing numbers of students across the state and nation through expanded on-campus and online degree programs. Faculty members also provide significant East Texas area leadership by encouraging a “college-going” culture through GEAR-UP and other federal and state grants. The college further collaborates with area independent school districts to support higher education opportunities, including early college high school programs.

n The College of Fine Arts moves the traditions of excellence in the arts toward even greater levels of achievement by welcoming a number of new faculty members who join successful programs in the schools of art, music and theatre. The college also continues international initiatives in Australia, China (Hong Kong), England, Estonia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Scotland, Spain and Sweden.

n The Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture is a leader in discovering solutions to the regional, national and international challenges facing our natural resources. Students are engaged in the classroom and in the field through hands-on experiences that enhance learning and prepare them for successful careers.

n The College of Liberal and Applied Arts is home to a number of specialized research centers and offers students opportunities to work alongside faculty members on projects involving sustainability, regional heritage research, publishing and international relations.

AccountingAgriculture-GeneralArtArt EducationAthletic TrainingBiologyBiotechnologyBusiness AdministrationCommunication-GeneralEarly Childhood EducationEducational Leadership*Elementary EducationEnglish

Environmental ScienceForestry*GeologyHispanic StudiesHistoryHuman SciencesInterdisciplinary StudiesKinesiologyMass CommunicationMathematical SciencesMusicNatural ScienceProfessional Counseling

PsychologyPublic AdministrationResource InterpretationSchool Mathematics TeachingSchool Psychology*Secondary EducationSocial WorkSpecial EducationSpeech-Language PathologyStudent Affairs and Higher Ed.Teaching

Graduate Degree Majors

New Lumberjacks by CollegeFall 2016 Compared to Fall 2015

College

Number Transfer First-time/TransferFirst-time

Fall 2015Fall 2016

Business 457 314 169 34 517 14.7% 13.1%

Education 949 380 303 209 892 25.4% -6.0%

Fine Arts 258 194 53 26 273 7.8% 5.8%

Forestry and Agriculture 209 157 66 22 245 7.0% 17.2%

Liberal and Applied Arts 681 414 189 89 692 19.7% 1.6%

Sciences and Mathematics 896 714 158 21 893 25.4% -0.3%

Total 3,450 2,173 938 401 3,512 100% 1.8%

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n The College of Sciences and Mathematics is currently engaged in a broad-based STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) initiative that is critical to the security and well-being of the nation. The college responds to the challenge of recruiting and graduating majors who are academically prepared to enter STEM careers. The college is committed to promoting overall STEM awareness and providing opportunities to increase the number of students who are interested in the STEM disciplines.

*These are offered as master’s and doctoral degree majors.

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AccountingAgribusinessAgriculture Development Agriculture Development- ProductionAgricultural Engineering TechnologyAgriculture - GeneralAnimal ScienceApplied Arts and Sciences ArtArt HistoryBankingBiochemistryBiologyBusiness Communication and Corporate EducationBusiness EconomicsChemistryChild Development and Family Living Communication Sciences and DisordersCommunication Studies

Computer Information SystemsComputer ScienceCreative WritingCriminal Justice - CorrectionsCriminal Justice - Law EnforcementCriminal Justice - Legal AssistantDanceDeaf and Hard of Hearing EconomicsEngineering PhysicsEnglishEnvironmental ScienceFashion MerchandisingFinanceFoods, Nutrition and DieteticsForest ManagementForest Wildlife ManagementForestryGeneral BusinessGeographyGeologyHealth Science

HistoryHorticultureHospitality AdministrationHuman Resource ManagementHuman SciencesInformation TechnologyInterdisciplinary Studies - Teacher EdInterior DesignInterior MerchandisingInternational BusinessKinesiologyLiberal StudiesManagementMarketingMass CommunicationMathematicsModern Languages Multidisciplinary StudiesMusicNursingPhilosophyPhysics

Political SciencePoultry SciencePre-AudiologyPsychologyPublic AdministrationRehabilitation ServicesSocial WorkSociologySpatial ScienceSports BusinessSustainable Community DevelopmentTheatre

nFirst-time undergraduate Lumberjacks are 67% female and 33% male.

n Racial and ethnic diversity continues to grow among first-time undergraduate Lumberjacks.

nMore than one-half (55.6%) of first-time undergraduate Lumberjacks submitted ACT scores; 70.5% of first-time undergraduate Lumberjacks submitted SAT scores.

nFirst-time undergraduate Lumberjack test scores are higher than Texas averages.

n SAT writing scores are recorded but not used in Lumberjack admission decisions.

Bachelor’s Degree Majors First-time Undergraduate Lumberjack Test Scores, Fall 2016

Test Lumberjacks State National

ACT 21.9 20.6 20.8

SAT 1,000 944 1,002

First-time Undergraduates by Race/Ethnicity, Fall 2016

Two or more races

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White/Non-Hispanic

56.4%

African-American

16.4%

Hispanic20.8%

All others2.6%

nLumberjacks participating in SFA 101 (freshman success course) and the Academic Assistance and Resource Center (AARC) have higher overall GPAs and higher retention rates.

nSeamless transition for SFA transfer students is assisted by online two-year college planning guides maintained for many two-year Texas colleges.

n SFA’s commitment to quality transfer experiences is exemplified through numerous formal agreements with higher education institutions in Texas and several international institutions.

Top Feeder Two-year Colleges, Fall 2016

Angelina CollegeLone Star College

Panola Junior CollegeTyler Junior College

Kilgore CollegeBlinn College

Dallas County Community College DistrictTrinity Valley Community College District

Tarrant County College District San Jacinto College

Houston Community College Collin College

First-time Transfer LumberjacksUndergraduates by Race/Ethnicity & Gender,

Fall 2016

nApproximately 69% of admitted transfer students enroll as Lumberjacks.

n The ethnic diversity of first-time Lumberjack transfers is similar to the total SFA population.

Lumberjack One-year Retention RateFirst-time, Full-time Undergraduates, 2012-16

Race/Ethnicity

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Points2012-13

Fall Semester of Entry and Return Year(Retention Rate Shown as a Percentage)

Black/African-American* 57.3 65.9 69.0 66.1 65.4 8.1

Hispanic 61.5 62.1 64.3 65.7 71.0 9.5

White/Non-Hispanic 66.8 71.0 72.4 74.7 74.2 7.4

Other 69.3 53.9 69.4 74.3 65.9 -3.4

Overall Rate 63.4 67.3 70.0 71.0 71.4 8.0

Top Feeder High SchoolsFall 2016

Nacogdoches High School - East TexasCypress Ranch High School - Houston Area

Lufkin High School - East TexasKingwood High School - Houston AreaWestside High School - Houston Area

Woden High School - East TexasClear Falls High School - Houston Area

Cypress Falls High School - Houston AreaPlano High School - Dallas Area

Rockwall High School - Dallas AreaCy-Fair High School - Houston AreaPlano East High School - Dallas Area

Victory Early College High School - Houston Area

Race/Ethnicity Male Female Total % Total

Hispanic 62 92 154 16.4%

American Indian/Alaska Native 2 5 7 0.7%

Asian 3 7 10 1.1%

Black/African-American 58 88 146 15.6%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0.0%

White/Non-Hispanic 225 337 562 59.9%

Two or more races reported 10 18 28 3.0%

Unknown, race not reported 8 15 23 2.5%

International, all races & ethnicities 3 5 8 0.9%

Total 371 567 938 100%*

*Beginning in fall 2015, the Black or African-American category includes students reporting two or more races where one race is Black or African-American.

*Percentages may not equal 100 due to rounding.