Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX · Private nonprofit · 1,479 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$47K
In-state tuition
$26K
Out-of-state tuition
$26K
Graduation rate
37%
Acceptance rate
89%
Median debt
$15K
Borrowing rate
61%
Earnings (all students)
$40K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Suburb: Large |
| Region | Southwest |
| ZIP | 75165 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$42K
Federal aid / UG
$1K
Est. net price
$41K
At a glance
| SAT average | 980 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 20.0 |
| First-year retention | 75% |
| SAT math (median) | 485 |
| Undergraduate composition | 49% White · 12% Black · 29% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | www.nelson.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | $40K | $25K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $36K | $26K |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | $28K | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $27K | $28K |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | $26K | $25K |
Compare with similar colleges in — TX
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | $64K | 82% | $17K | $72K |
| Texas Christian University | $64K | 86% | $20K | $77K |
| Southern Methodist University | $70K | 83% | $15K | $90K |
| Rice University | $68K | 95% | $12K | $91K |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $39K | 53% | $18K | $60K |
| University of St Thomas | $36K | 67% | $12K | $64K |
| Abilene Christian University | $46K | 55% | $12K | $61K |
| Houston Christian University | $41K | 48% | $11K | $61K |
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