Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Located in Waxahachie, Texas, Nelson University is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation. With 1,479 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $46,238 ten years after enrollment, which is 13% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 38.6%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $24,725, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.87x. The average net price after financial aid is $21,662 per year. The most popular programs include Religion, Bible/Biblical Studies, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Business Administration & Management.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$46,238

Graduation Rate

38.6%

Median Debt

$24,725

Average Net Price

$21,662

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.53x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

1.87x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

1,479

Admission Rate

89.0%

Average SAT

980

Retention Rate

75.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$25,064

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,064

Pell Grant Rate

47.8%

Federal Loan Rate

61.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$17,583

Income $30K–$48K

$18,396

Income $48K–$75K

$21,731

Income $110K+

$25,474

Student Demographics

Women

49.7%

White

48.9%

Black

11.6%

Hispanic

28.9%

Asian

1.1%

Two or More Races

5.1%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

52.9%

Accreditations

Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (54)

Bachelor (22)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	$39,707	57
Liberal Arts & Sciences	$47,277	40
Business Administration & Management	$52,229	32
Bible/Biblical Studies	$43,808	15
Psychology	Not reported	14
Secondary Education	Not reported	12
Sports & Fitness	Not reported	10
Cognitive Psychology	Not reported	9
Social Work	Not reported	9
Marketing	$66,477	7
Teacher Education	Not reported	6
Criminal Justice & Corrections	$43,110	6
Film, Video & Photographic Arts	Not reported	6
Music	Not reported	6
Human Development & Family Studies	Not reported	5
Mental Health Services	Not reported	5
Communications	Not reported	3
English Language & Literature	Not reported	3
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology	Not reported	3
Religious Music and Worship	Not reported	3
Accounting	Not reported	3
Education	$50,491	2

Master (8)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Business Administration & Management	$62,264	22
Theological and Ministerial Studies	$53,150	12
Bible/Biblical Studies	Not reported	11
Cognitive Psychology	$55,000	9
Educational Administration	Not reported	3
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	Not reported	3
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	Not reported	3
History	Not reported	3

Associate (11)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Religion	$46,892	111
Bible/Biblical Studies	$45,704	65
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	13
Business Administration & Management	$53,275	7
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	Not reported	5
Psychology	$54,750	5
Music	Not reported	5
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology	$40,202	4
Public Administration	Not reported	4
English Language & Literature	Not reported	3
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	Not reported	3

Show 13 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Communications	Associate	2
Curriculum & Instruction	Master	2
English Language & Literature	Master	2
Health Services	Associate	2
Mental Health Services	Master	2
History	Bachelor	2
Education	Associate	1
Classical and Ancient Studies	Bachelor	1
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Bachelor	1
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Doctoral	1
Psychology	Master	1
Drama & Theater Arts	Bachelor	1
Mental Health Services	Associate	1