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Nelson University Waxahachie, TX
Hispanic-Serving Institution Assemblies of God Church
Private · 4-year · Suburban
Save to my list Last updated August 27, 2026
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Nelson University is a private, 4-year institution in suburban Waxahachie, TX, affiliated with the Assemblies of God Church. It enrolls 1,479 students, has an 89% acceptance rate, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
School facts are compiled from public sources, last updated August 27, 2026. Figures like tuition, deadlines, and program availability change — confirm current details with the college.
Majors offered (57) ▸ Art & Design (1) ▸
Business (5) ▸
Communications & Media (2) ▸
Criminal Justice & Law (1) ▸
Education (15) ▸
English & Literature (1) ▸
Family & Consumer Sciences (1) ▸
Health & Medical (3) ▸
History (1) ▸
Humanities & Liberal Arts (1) ▸
Interdisciplinary Studies (1) ▸
Music & Performing Arts (3) ▸
Philosophy & Religious Studies (2) ▸
Psychology (3) ▸
Public & Social Services (3) ▸
Social Sciences (1) ▸
Sports & Recreation (1) ▸
Theology & Religious Vocations (12) ▸
Cost & Aid ▸ In-state Tuition $25,064
Out-of-state Tuition $25,064
Total Cost of Attendance $34,504
Avg Net Cost (after aid) $21,662
Students receiving Pell Grants i 48%
Average net price by family income
$0–30K $17,583
$30–48K $18,396
$48–75K $21,731
$75–110K
Admissions & Outcomes ▸ Acceptance Rate i 89%
SAT Reading (25th–75th) i 460–550
SAT Math (25th–75th) i 430–540
ACT Composite (25th–75th) i Not reported
Graduation Rate i 42%
Retention Rate (first-year) i 75%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry) i
Campus & Student Body ▸ Setting Suburban
Enrollment 1,479
Religious Affiliation Assemblies of God Church
Gender split 49% women · 51% men
Race / ethnicity of students
American Indian / Alaska Native
Athletics (15 teams) ▸ Women's (7) ▸ Basketball NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Cross Country NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Indoor Track & Field NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Outdoor Track & Field NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Soccer NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Softball NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Volleyball NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Men's (7) ▸ Baseball NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Location ▸ Address 1200 Sycamore, Waxahachie, TX, 75165
Setting Suburban
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$23,883
Net price = total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships, averaged within each household-income band.
$46,238
Median Graduate Debt i $24,725
Students with Federal Loans i 61%
Loan Default Rate (3-year) i 0%
2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0% Basketball
NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Cross Country NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Football NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Indoor Track & Field NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Outdoor Track & Field NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Soccer NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Co-ed / Other (1) ▸ Co-Ed Esports NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference