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Nelson University

Nelson University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the Dallas, TX metro with 1,413 students and a 89% acceptance rate.

Waxahachie, Texas · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 1,413 students

NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference

Admission rate

89%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

980

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

17–22

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$21,662

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

42%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

81%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$46,238

10 years after entry

Students

1,413

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$17,583
$30,001–48,000$18,396
$48,001–75,000$21,731
$75,001–110,000$23,883
Over $110,000$25,474

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other48
Business Administration and Management30
General Studies29
Education27
Human Services19
Psychology13
Bible/Biblical Studies12
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration9
Show the other 17 majors
Marketing/Marketing Management8
Worship Ministry8
Social Work6
Missions/Missionary Studies6
English Language and Literature6
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management5
Cinematography and Film/Video Production4
Accounting3
Mass Communication/Media Studies2
Family and Community Services2
Theology/Theological Studies2
Community Organization and Advocacy2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts2
Music2
Philosophy and Religious Studies1
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other1
History1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Sooner Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Sooner Athletic Conference

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Faith groups

Cru

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA) · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

8,344,032 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Nearest hub airport

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.8 of 20

Elevation

633 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

34°F

July high

95°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

96 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,460 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NAIA, similar size