At a glance
Average net price
$21,662
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
41.6%
Admission rate
89%
Undergrad size
1,479
In-state tuition
$25,064
Out-of-state tuition
$25,064
Cost of attendance
$34,504
Median earnings (10y)
$46,238
Admissions
- SAT average
- 980
- ACT midpoint
- 20
- Retention
- 75.2%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (52% of credentials).
- Health0%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts52%
- Social sciences27%
- Trades & services5%
- Theology31.7%~469 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business16.2%~240 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Liberal arts11.8%~175 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~158 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education10.3%~153 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology4.8%~71 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.2%~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication0.7%~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- History0.4%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Associate's | 205 | — | $26,500 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | Associate's | 120 | — | $27,000 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Bachelor's | 118 | $25,842 | $26,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 64 | $46,563 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 63 | $27,389 | $29,875 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 57 | $36,275 | $27,000 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 25 | $43,898 | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | Bachelor's | 24 | $27,891 | $30,875 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 24 | — | $30,480 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 22 | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Music. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | $40,206 | $27,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Nelson University
Nelson University is a mid-sized institution located in Waxahachie, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,479 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Theology, Business, Liberal arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Nelson University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,662 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $25,064 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $34,504 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 41.6%, a average completion outcome. 75.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $46,238 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Nelson University confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Theology, Business, Liberal arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (52% of credentials), social sciences (27% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Nelson University accepts 89% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 980. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 20.
Location & campus
Set in Waxahachie, Texas (suburb), Nelson University draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Nelson University
Q.How much does Nelson University cost?
The average net price at Nelson University is $21,662 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $34,504.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Nelson University?
Nelson University has a 6-year graduation rate of 41.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Nelson University?
Nelson University admits 89% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Nelson University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Nelson University graduate earns $46,238 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Nelson University?
Published tuition is $25,064 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Nelson University located?
Nelson University is located in Waxahachie, Texas (ZIP 75165).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Nelson University at their official website.