More selective than 41% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
51% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 38% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SAGU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
SAGU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, SAGU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460 | 550 |
| SAT math | 430 | 540 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 890 | 1090 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
SAGU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 89% | 460–550 | 430–540 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 463–560 | 463–550 | 17–22 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is SAGU compared with other Texas colleges?
SAGU has the 42nd-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | 87% | 53% | $10,836 |
| 39 | Schreiner University | 88% | 43% | $21,507 |
| 40 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | 89% | 40% | $15,225 |
| 41 | Dallas Baptist University | 89% | 57% | $28,516 |
| 42 | Nelson University | 89% | 42% | $21,662 |
| 43 | Texas State University | 89% | 55% | $16,805 |
| 44 | Tarleton State University | 90% | 48% | $20,783 |
| 45 | University of St Thomas | 90% | 69% | $19,359 |
| 46 | University of Houston-Downtown | 90% | 33% | $10,542 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at SAGU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SAGU admissions questions
What is the SAGU acceptance rate?
Nelson University accepts 89% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 518 of 615 applicants were admitted.
Does SAGU require the SAT or ACT?
Nelson University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 51% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 38% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for SAGU?
The middle 50% of Nelson University enrolled first-year students scored 890–1090 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at SAGU?
55% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (286 of 518).
Is SAGU getting harder to get into?
Nelson University accepted 89% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Nelson University overview