Nelson University

Waxahachie, Texas

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1927Large suburbSEVP certified

About

Nelson University, formerly Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU), is a private Christian university in Waxahachie, Texas, United States. Nelson is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and endorsed by the Assemblies of God USA. The university offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in liberal arts programs as well as programs in Bible and church ministries. On August 1, 2024, Southwestern Assemblies of God University changed its name to Nelson University.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$26,324
Estimated total for international students: US$42,133

Net price calculatorconnect.nelson.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,479
Graduate students: 315
International undergraduates: 1%
Students per teacher: 15 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 89%
SAT: Reading and writing 460–550 · Maths 430–540

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 37%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$46,684

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (64)

Bachelor's degrees30 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBible/Biblical StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClassical and Ancient StudiesClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Services, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMissions/Missionary Studies and MissiologyMusicPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPhilosophy and Religious Studies, GeneralPsychology, GeneralReligious Music and WorshipSocial WorkSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial StudiesTheology and Religious Vocations, Other

Master's degrees16 subjects

Bible/Biblical StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHistoryMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMissions/Missionary Studies and MissiologyPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPsychology, GeneralStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial Studies

Doctoral degrees1 subject

Theological and Ministerial Studies

Associate's degrees17 subjects

Bible/Biblical StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication and Media StudiesEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHuman Services, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMissions/Missionary Studies and MissiologyMusicPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPsychology, GeneralReligion/Religious StudiesSocial Sciences, GeneralTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.