Nelson University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

84.2%

Acceptance Rate

1,366

Undergrads

$19,655

Net Price / Year

35.5%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Nelson University

Nelson University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Waxahachie, TX. The school enrolls approximately 1,794 students. With an acceptance rate of 84.2%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 1,794

Men 901

Women 893

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 49.5%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 75%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

Association for Biblical Higher... Southern Association of Colleges and... Southern Association of Colleges and... Southern Association of Colleges and...

Admissions Data

84.2%

Acceptance Rate

656

Applications

332

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

460

550

SAT Math

430

540

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	656	584	332	89.0%
2022	627	537	300	85.6%
2020	703	624	317	88.8%
2018	698	633	303	90.7%
2016	2,096	492	330	23.5%

Costs & Financial Aid

$19,655

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

49.5%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

35.5%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Bible/Biblical Studies.	70	N/A	N/A
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.	66	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	49	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	33	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	28	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	24	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	21	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	18	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	17	N/A	N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.	16	N/A	N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.	16	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	14	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	13	N/A	N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.	12	N/A	N/A
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.	11	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	9	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	9	N/A	N/A
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.	8	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	8	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	8	N/A	N/A
Human Services, General.	7	N/A	N/A
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.	7	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	7	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	6	N/A	N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.	6	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	6	N/A	N/A
Music.	5	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	5	N/A	N/A
History.	4	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	4	N/A	N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.	4	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	4	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	3	N/A	N/A
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.	3	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	3	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	3	N/A	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.	3	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	2	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	2	N/A	N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.	2	N/A	N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.	2	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	2	N/A	N/A
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.	2	N/A	N/A
Social Sciences, General.	1	N/A	N/A
Music.	1	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	1	N/A	N/A
Business/Commerce, General.	1	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	1	N/A	N/A
History.	1	N/A	N/A
Human Services, General.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$4,464,425

Total Athletics Expenses

$4,475,029

Total Athletics Revenue

404

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	103	$1,027,705	$1,022,588	N/A
Basketball	Coed	70	$791,933	$813,294	N/A
Baseball	Men	81	$625,161	$629,714	N/A
Soccer	Coed	69	$562,560	$545,599	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	64	$413,658	$419,912	N/A
Volleyball	Women	26	$326,984	$330,360	N/A
Softball	Women	25	$241,178	$229,051	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

No campus safety data available for this institution.