Nelson University
Nelson University, formerly Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU), is a private Christian university in Waxahachie, Texas, United States. Nelson is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and endorsed by the Assemblies of God USA. The university offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in liberal arts programs as well as programs in Bible and church ministries.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 89%
- Average net price: $21,662
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,720
- Graduation rate (150%): 36%
- Graduation rate (200%): 52%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 52%
- Student to faculty ratio: 15:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $46,238
- Median earnings (8 years): $42,680
- Median earnings (6 years): $37,425
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Suburb, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Waxahachie, TX
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Nelson University include Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, Business Administration and Management, General Studies.
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other (48 bachelor's) · median earnings $39,707 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,750
- Business Administration and Management (30 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,229 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,000
- General Studies (29 bachelor's) · median earnings $47,277 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Education (27 bachelor's) · median earnings $50,491 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,500
- Human Services (19 bachelor's)
- Psychology (13 bachelor's)
- Bible (12 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,808 4 years after graduation · median debt $29,618
- Criminal Justice (9 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,110 4 years after graduation
- Worship Ministry (8 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,808 4 years after graduation · median debt $29,618
- Marketing (8 bachelor's) · median earnings $66,477 4 years after graduation
Degree mix: Business 62%, Health 2%, Psychology 34%, Communication 2%.
Award levels offered: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Nelson University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $16,990 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $16,990
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $17,898
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $19,915
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $21,796
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $22,351
- In-state tuition and fees: $25,064
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $25,064
- Books and supplies: $1,434
- On-campus room and board: $9,598
- Off-campus room and board: $15,116
- Off-campus with family: $5,250
- Typical cost of attendance: $36,096
- Sticker vs net gap: 40%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 48%
- Federal loan recipients: 61%
- Average institutional grant: $8,064
- Average federal loan: $6,591
- Median debt at graduation: $24,725
Admissions
Nelson University admits 89% of applicants. Of students admitted, 57% enrolled.
- Applications: 656
- Admitted: 584
- Enrolled: 332
- Yield (first-choice signal): 57%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,720
- Women: 52%
- Commuter share (estimated): 51%
- Part-time undergraduates: 13%
- Age 25 and older: 16%
- Graduate students: 196
- Graduation rate: 36%
- Come back after freshman year: 75%
- First-generation: 38%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 48%
- Student to faculty: 15:1
- Professor salary: $63,908
- Associate professor salary: $65,248
- Assistant professor salary: $57,794
- On-campus housing capacity: 848
- Average SAT: 980
- Average ACT: 20
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Nelson University acceptance rate? Nelson University admits 89% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Nelson University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $16,990 a year after aid. Average net price is $21,662.
What majors does Nelson University offer? Popular programs include Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, Business Administration and Management, General Studies, Education, Human Services.
What is the average salary after Nelson University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,238 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Nelson University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 52% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 36%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Nelson University official site: https://nelson.edu.