Nelson University
tuition & fees
$25,064
graduate tuition & fees
$9,602
acceptance rate
89%
Student Population
1,794
online students
683
Number of Programs
78
Financial Aid Amount
$11,833
SAT Scores
980
Graduation Rate
42%
Nelson University is a Private, 4 years college located in Waxahachie, Texas. Southwestern Assemblies of God ranked 38th in Texas Colleges and 25th in Federal Region VI.
It has a total enrollment of 1,794 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Southwestern Assemblies of God's acceptance rate is 89.02% last year (undergraduate school).
Nelson University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Nelson University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 Sycamore, Waxahachie, TX 75165 |
| Phone | 888-937-7248 |
| WEB | www.nelson.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.nelson.edu/admissions/sagu-admissions-online-on-campus-graduate-studies |
| Online Application | https://www.nelson.edu/admissions/college-application |
| Financial Aid | https://www.nelson.edu/financial-aid/college-scholarships-grants-and-loans |
| Net Price Calculator | https://connect.nelson.edu/register/?id=a906aa05-ca73-4dca-9db2-875d4df2305b |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.nelson.edu/admissions/veterans-affairs-education-benefits |
| Athletic | https://www.nelson.edu/documents/Financial Aid/Information/Completion-Graduation_Rates_Athletes_Hand-Out.pdf |
| Disability Service | https://www.nelson.edu/financial-aid/facilities-and-services-available-to-students-with-disabilities |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Nelson University is 89.02% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 56.85%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89.02 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 56.85 % |
Tuition & Fees
Southwestern Assemblies of God's 2025 tuition & fees is $25,064 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 34.68% compared to the last year's rate ($18,610).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,602. The graduate tuition increased by 2.59% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $25,064 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,602 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,794 students have enrolled at Southwestern Assemblies of God (2024-2025). Among them, 683 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Southwestern Assemblies of God has 1,479 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 315 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,794 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,479 |
| Graduate Students | 315 |
| Online Enrollment | 683 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Southwestern Assemblies of God offers 78 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 52 out of the 78 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Southwestern Assemblies of God
| Number of programs | 78 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 52 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |