Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX
PrivateSuburbanHSIWebsite
Acceptance Rate
84%
Enrollment
1,366
Graduation Rate
36%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,238
Retention Rate
81%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)9261110
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)1722
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$18,610
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,610
Avg Net Price
$19,655
Room & Board
$9,050
Total COA
$32,765
Median Debt
$24,725

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$16,990
$30,001–48,000
$17,898
$48,001–75,000
$19,915
$75,001–110,000
$21,796
$110,001+
$22,351
Pell Grant Rate: 50%
Federal Loan Rate: 64%

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Sticker Price$27,660
Estimated Net Price$19,655 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
36%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,238
Retention Rate
81%
Median Debt
$24,725

Top Programs

Theology
30.7%
Philosophy & Religious Studies
22.6%
Business & Marketing
10.0%
Psychology
5.7%
Education
5.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.7%
Public Administration & Social Services
2.6%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
2.0%
Health Professions
1.6%
English
1.2%

Demographics

Men 50%Women 50%
White
51.2%
Black
11.9%
Hispanic
26.8%
Asian
1.1%
Two or More
4.6%
International
1.2%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.