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Nelson University

SAGU

Waxahachie, Texas 75165

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Nelson University is a private suburban institution in Waxahachie, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1014.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,238 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,655.

Established
1927
Motto
Higher Education for a Higher Purpose
Mascot
Judah the Lion
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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84%Acceptance
1014SAT Avg
1,366Students
15:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$46,238Earnings 10yr
$19,655Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Nelson University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1014

Reading & WritingMid: 505
463560
MathMid: 485
463550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1722

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1014

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$18,610
Room & Board$9,050
Books & Supplies$1,406
Total Cost of Attendance$32,765
Average Net Price$19,655
Median Debt at Graduation$24,725
Monthly Payment (10yr)$262

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,990
$30–48K$17,898
$48–75K$19,915
$75–110K$21,796
$110K+$22,351

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,655

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

36.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (72)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,366
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
50%

Race & Ethnicity

White 51%
Black 12%
Hispanic 27%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.5%
Freshman Retention81.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,425
8 Years$42,680
10 Years$46,238

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$31,600
Men
$44,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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