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Nelson University

  • 3/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Waxahachie, TX
  • 0 reviews
#26 Best Private Colleges in Texas
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,794
Nelson University overview
  • Location Waxahachie, Texas
  • Website nelson.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Distant Town
  • Religious Affiliation Assemblies of God Church
Nelson University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) is located in Waxahachie, Texas, approximately 30 minutes south of Dallas. The faith-based institution, established in 1927, operates on a suburban 70-acre campus featuring a mix of modern and traditional academic buildings. SAGU offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular emphasis in ministerial studies, education, business, and counseling psychology, while maintaining its core identity as a Bible-based institution preparing students for Christian service and leadership. The university requires students to live on campus through their junior year, with several residence halls and apartment-style housing options available. As a member of the NAIA Sooner Athletic Conference, the SAGU Lions compete in multiple varsity sports programs, with notable participation in basketball and football.

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Ratings

Nelson University is rated within the lower 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    3 out of 10
  • Academics
    2 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    3 out of 10
  • Value
    1 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for Nelson University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Nelson University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 890/1090

Acceptance Rate

89%
Nelson University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 56.8%
  • Application Fee $35

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$25,064
Costs for Nelson University
Fee Cost
Tuition $25,064
Books and Supplies $1,434
Other Fees $1,040
Room and Board $9,598
Budget for Other Expenses $6,316
Total One Year Cost $43,452
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

37% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Nelson University are Theology and Religious Vvocations, Education, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 48% of students major in Theology and Religious Vvocations, 12% in Education, and 8% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.

  • Theology and Religious Vvocations 48%
  • Education 12%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 8%
  • Psychology 8%
  • Business 8%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228325.

GPA calculator: Nelson University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026