Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX · Private four-year · Suburb: Large
1,413undergraduates
89%admitted
Test scores requiredSAT/ACT
$19,834average net price per year
42%graduate in 6 years
81%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 615
- Admitted
- 518
- Admit rate
- 89%
- Admit rate, women
- 87%
- Admit rate, men
- 82%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 55%
- First-year students
- 286
- SAT/ACT
- Test scores required
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 51%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 463-560
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 463-550
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 38%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 17-22
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
29 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Theology and religious vocations (7)
- Bible/Biblical Studies Associate (7 awarded), Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Lay Ministry Associate (2 awarded)
- Missions/Missionary Studies Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other Bachelor's (48 awarded)
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Theology/Theological Studies Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Worship Ministry Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (3)
- Accounting Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (3 awarded), Bachelor's (30 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- General Studies Associate (3 awarded), Bachelor's (29 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (3)
- Community Organization and Advocacy Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Human Services, General Associate (2 awarded), Bachelor's (19 awarded)
- Social Work Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Education (2)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Associate (1 awarded)
- Education, General Bachelor's (27 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (13 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (3)
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (2)
- Christian Studies Associate (4 awarded)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (1)
- Family and Community Services Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (1)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Associate (1 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (14)
- Divinity/Ministry Master's
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Youth Ministry Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Organizational Leadership Master's
- Clinical Psychology Master's
- Counseling Psychology Master's
- Psychology, General Master's
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Master's
- Education, General Master's
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other Master's
- History, General Master's
- English Language and Literature, General Master's
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $18,610
- Housing and food on campus
- $9,050
- Books and supplies
- $1,406
- Other on-campus costs
- $6,194
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $35,260
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $35,260
- Total cost living at home
- $25,164
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $16,990 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $17,898 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $19,915 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $21,796 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,351 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 98%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 95%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $12,922
- Got a grant from the college
- 91%
- Average grant from the college
- $9,074
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 49%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 70%
- Average amount borrowed
- $6,728
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 30%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 40%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 42%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 52%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 36%
- Transferred to another college
- 33%
- Came back for year two
- 81%
| Pell grant students | 40% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 44% |
| Neither | 44% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 101 | 50% |
| Men | 87 | 32% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 | 20% (small group) |
| Black | 20 | 30% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 100% (small group) |
| White | 129 | 42% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 22% (small group) |
| International | 1 | 100% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 283 | 42% | 31% |
| Started here, part-time | 29 | 7% | 45% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 332 | 49% | 18% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 105 | 34% | 23% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 1,725
- Undergraduates
- 1,413
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,234
- Part-time undergraduates
- 179
- Graduate students
- 312
- Students per faculty member
- 15 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 16%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 26%
| Women | 51% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 52% |
| Two or more races | 5% |
| Race unknown | 0% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 1200 Sycamore, Waxahachie, TX, 75165
- County
- Ellis County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Assemblies of God Church
- Athletics
- NAIA, NCCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Teacher certification, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.