Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX · www.nelson.edu

Private Nonprofit⛪ Assemblies of God|🎓 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries🎓 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities🎓 Business Administration, Management and Operations

1,479

Students

89.0%

Admit Rate

$21,662

Net Cost

🏆

Overall

#1009

💰

Earnings

#1017

▲6

📊

Value

#968

▲2

🎓

Academics

#1066

▼3

🏈

Athletics

#566

▼3

🎉

Social Life

#462

🛡️

Safety

#1113

☀️

Weather

#118

▼1

💰 Earnings After Graduation

6 Years After Enrollment

$37,425

Median annual earnings

10 Years After Enrollment

$46,238

Median annual earnings

10-year median earningsBetter than 19% of schools

$43k$78k

📚 Popular Majors

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries66 grads

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities24 grads

Business Administration, Management and Operations21 grads

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods18 grads

Bible/Biblical Studies16 grads

Bachelor's degree completions. Source: IPEDS via College Scorecard

🏷️ Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$25,064

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,064

Avg Net Price

$21,662

Median Debt

$24,725

Avg net priceBetter than 42% of schools

$11k$34k

Median debtBetter than 36% of schools

$16k$27k

Pell Grant Rate

47.8%

ROI (10yr Earnings / Net Price)

2.1x

🏈 Athletics Score

22.3 / 100

💰 Revenue

$49.1M

📊 Expenses

$45.7M

🏅 Sports Offered

25(12M / 13W)

📈 Net

+$3.4M

🏈 Football10

🏀 Basketball3

⚾ Baseball6

⚽ Soccer3

🏒 Hockey1

👥 1,479 students🏫 Private Nonprofit🎓 Carnegie Master's

Source: EADA (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act), NCAA Records & Google Trends

🔍 Google Search Interest

General Interest

Relative search volume

🛡️ Campus Safety

58.9 / 100

Total Incidents per 1,000 Students

173.09

Violent

Property

Drug/Alcohol

156

Based on Clery Act campus crime reports

☀️ Campus Weather

80.5 / 100

Mild and sunny

🌡️ Avg Temp

61°F

Sep-May avg

☀️ Sunny Days

228

per year

🌧️ Rainfall

34"

per year

❄️ Snowfall

per year

💧 Humidity

62%

avg relative

Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals during academic year

📰 Latest News

Eagles Drop Series Finale to Royals - eraueagles.com

eraueagles.com|Mar 29, 2026

Miles to Go: The Enduring Legacy of Spencer Nelson - University of Colorado Athletics

University of Colorado Athletics|Jan 21, 2026

Getting To Know Hockey: Payton Nelson - University of Denver Athletics

University of Denver Athletics|Feb 11, 2026

Masternak Throws Complete Game Shutout, Iglesias Homers as No. 14 Softball Sweeps to 22-2 - Keiser University Athletics

Keiser University Athletics|Mar 12, 2026

Mean Green Look to Remain Unbeaten in Early Stages of Season - University of North Texas Athletics

University of North Texas Athletics|Nov 12, 2025

Source: Google News

🎓 Academics

SAT Average980

ACT Average20

Graduation Rate38.6%

Graduation rateBetter than 13% of schools

36%83%

Retention Rate75.2%

First Gen Students38.2%

🌍 Student Demographics

White48.9%

Black11.6%

Hispanic28.9%

Asian1.1%

Other1.1%

🎉 Social Life Score

35.8 / 100

👥 1,479 students📋 89% admit

⛪ Religious Affiliation

Assemblies of God

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Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX · www.nelson.edu

1,479

Students

89.0%

Admit Rate

$21,662

Net Cost

🏆

Overall

#1009

💰

Earnings

#1017

▲6

📊

Value

#968

▲2

🎓

Academics

#1066

▼3

🏈

Athletics

#566

▼3

🎉

Social Life

#462

🛡️

Safety

#1113

☀️

Weather

#118

▼1

💰 Earnings After Graduation

6 Years After Enrollment

$37,425

Median annual earnings

10 Years After Enrollment

$46,238

Median annual earnings

10-year median earningsBetter than 19% of schools

$43k$78k

📚 Popular Majors

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries66 grads

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities24 grads

Business Administration, Management and Operations21 grads

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods18 grads

Bible/Biblical Studies16 grads

Bachelor's degree completions. Source: IPEDS via College Scorecard

🏷️ Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$25,064

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,064

Avg Net Price

$21,662

Median Debt

$24,725

Avg net priceBetter than 42% of schools

$11k$34k

Median debtBetter than 36% of schools

$16k$27k

Pell Grant Rate

47.8%

ROI (10yr Earnings / Net Price)

2.1x

🏈 Athletics Score

22.3 / 100

💰 Revenue

$49.1M

📊 Expenses

$45.7M

🏅 Sports Offered

25(12M / 13W)

📈 Net

+$3.4M

🏈 Football10

🏀 Basketball3

⚾ Baseball6

⚽ Soccer3

🏒 Hockey1

👥 1,479 students🏫 Private Nonprofit🎓 Carnegie Master's

Source: EADA (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act), NCAA Records & Google Trends

🔍 Google Search Interest

General Interest

Relative search volume

🛡️ Campus Safety

58.9 / 100

Total Incidents per 1,000 Students

173.09

Violent

Property

Drug/Alcohol

156

Based on Clery Act campus crime reports

☀️ Campus Weather

80.5 / 100

Mild and sunny

🌡️ Avg Temp

61°F

Sep-May avg

☀️ Sunny Days

228

per year

🌧️ Rainfall

34"

per year

❄️ Snowfall

per year

💧 Humidity

62%

avg relative

Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals during academic year

📰 Latest News

Eagles Drop Series Finale to Royals - eraueagles.com

eraueagles.com|Mar 29, 2026

Miles to Go: The Enduring Legacy of Spencer Nelson - University of Colorado Athletics

University of Colorado Athletics|Jan 21, 2026

Getting To Know Hockey: Payton Nelson - University of Denver Athletics

University of Denver Athletics|Feb 11, 2026

Masternak Throws Complete Game Shutout, Iglesias Homers as No. 14 Softball Sweeps to 22-2 - Keiser University Athletics

Keiser University Athletics|Mar 12, 2026

Mean Green Look to Remain Unbeaten in Early Stages of Season - University of North Texas Athletics

University of North Texas Athletics|Nov 12, 2025

Source: Google News

🎓 Academics

SAT Average980

ACT Average20

Graduation Rate38.6%

Graduation rateBetter than 13% of schools

36%83%

Retention Rate75.2%

First Gen Students38.2%

🌍 Student Demographics

White48.9%

Black11.6%

Hispanic28.9%

Asian1.1%

Other1.1%

🎉 Social Life Score

35.8 / 100

👥 1,479 students📋 89% admit

⛪ Religious Affiliation

Assemblies of God

Compare in Rankings

🏆 College Index 💰 Top Salaries 📊 Best Value 🏷️ Most Affordable 🎓 Academic Excellence 🏈 Best Athletics

🏫 Similar Schools

Schools with the most similar score profiles across all ranking categories.

Texas Lutheran University

Seguin, TX

Overall

Net Cost

$24,654

Admit

95.7%

Overall Rank: #966

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton, TX

Overall

Net Cost

$26,106

Admit

95.8%

Overall Rank: #830

Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, TX

Overall

Net Cost

$19,555

Admit

90.0%

Overall Rank: #930

Schreiner University

Kerrville, TX

Overall

Net Cost

$21,507

Admit

88.2%

Overall Rank: #1032

Huston-Tillotson University

Austin, TX

Overall

Net Cost

$19,719

Admit

39.1%

Overall Rank: #1209

Faulkner University

Montgomery, AL

Overall

Net Cost

$22,085

Admit

73.1%

Overall Rank: #1062