Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,504. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $25,064 |
| Housing & meals | $9,050 |
| Books & supplies | $1,406 |
| Personal & travel | $6,194 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$7,210 |
| Total cost of attendance | $34,504 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Texas residents with financial need attending eligible private nonprofit Texas colleges may receive a Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG); amounts are set each year. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
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SAGU net price compared with other Texas colleges
SAGU has the 74th-lowest average net price of 96 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | St. Mary's University | $21,145 | 59% | $56,955 |
| 71 | Texas A&M University-College Station | $21,315 | 84% | $72,097 |
| 72 | Schreiner University | $21,507 | 43% | $52,228 |
| 73 | Criswell College | $21,630 | 50% | $43,185 |
| 74 | Nelson University | $21,662 | 42% | $46,238 |
| 75 | University of Dallas | $22,610 | 73% | $58,285 |
| 76 | University of the Incarnate Word | $22,775 | 51% | $56,733 |
| 77 | Southwestern Adventist University | $22,778 | 52% | $52,946 |
| 78 | Dallas Christian College | $22,960 | 29% | $43,503 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Texas colleges →
Why SAGU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson University | 89% | $21,662 | 42% | $46,238 | This school |
| Schreiner University | 88% | $21,507 | 43% | $52,228 | |
| Hardin-Simmons University | 90% | $19,555 | 46% | $54,771 | |
| Concordia University Texas | 91% | $23,131 | 45% | $60,883 | |
| Texas Lutheran University | 96% | $24,654 | 54% | $53,863 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Nelson University would cost you $155 more per year than Schreiner University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Nelson University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$14,202).
- Schreiner University gives aided families $13,655 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | SAGU | Schreiner University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $25,064 | $39,266 | −$14,202 |
| Books & supplies | $1,406 | $50 | +$1,356 |
| Housing & meals | $9,050 | $10,407 | −$1,357 |
| Personal & travel | $6,194 | $1,575 | +$4,619 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$7,210 | −$3,294 | −$3,916 |
| Sticker price | $34,504 | $48,004 | −$13,500 |
| Average grants | −$12,842 | −$26,497 | +$13,655 |
| You pay | $21,662 | $21,507 | +$155 |
“+” means SAGU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
SAGU cost questions
How much is tuition at SAGU?
Tuition and fees are $25,064 a year.
What is the total cost of attending SAGU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $34,504 a year.
What do families actually pay at SAGU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,662 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $17,583; $48–75k pay $21,731; $110k+ pay $25,474.
How much debt do SAGU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,750, and 10.8% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Nelson University overview