Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX

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Undergrad Christian Life Education

Tuition & Fees

$24,804

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

49%

male

51%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 537
Declined 90
Total Received 627
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Private

1,491

undergraduate students

303

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1927, Nelson University is a private four-year religiously affiliated university that is known for its strong programs in Ministry and its commitment to its Pentecostal Christian mission. It is located on a 70-acre campus in Waxahachie, Texas—approximately 30 miles south of downtown Dallas.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,794
Established in 1927
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Assembly of God

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70-acre campus in Waxahachie (population: 34,345), 30 miles from Dallas. Major airport, bus, and train serve Dallas.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Nelson University
1200 Sycamore Street
Waxahachie, TX
75165

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
54%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
560
25th
463
75th
550
25th
463
75th
23
25th
15
75th
22
25th
16
75th
22
25th
17

Admissions Facts

Application fee $35
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 15
Application deadline (final deadline) August 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 537
Declined 90
Total Received 627

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission test scores
Secondary School Record
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tutors

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 972 825-4730
F: 972 923-8143
financialaid@sagu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, NCCAA, Sooner Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Ancient Studies/Civilization yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Christian Studies yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Drama and Dance Teacher Education yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, General yes yes
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Family and Community Services yes
General Studies yes yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes yes
Lay Ministry yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes yes
Missions/Missionary Studies yes yes yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Religious/Sacred Music yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other yes yes
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
Worship Ministry yes
Youth Ministry yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Church Leadership
  2. Elementary Education
  3. Management

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

1,794

total students

67%

in-state

33%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

83%

1,491
students

Female
51%
759

Male
49%
732

17%

303
students

Female
55%
166

Male
45%
137

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

86%

1,282
students

Female
49%
633

Male
51%
649

14%

209
students

Female
60%
126

Male
40%
83

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
13%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
24%
Hispanic/Latino
51%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 5
Countries most often represented Honduras
Nigeria
Venezuela
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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