🇺🇸 USA · Texas

Nelson University

Private
Suburban
4-year degree

Reported admit rate: 89%Year unverified
Tuition per year: ₹23,54,311Out-of-state
Students: 1,479Undergraduates
Students per teacher: 15Student to faculty

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.

Admissions planning estimate

89% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 54%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 84.23%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 84.2% (518/615; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

89%admitted

89 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 615

Offered a place 518

Enrolled 286

55.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite890-1090

4001600

ACT composite17-22

136

What a year costs

₹33,90,569 published cost of attendance, per year

Tuition₹23,54,311
Housing₹9,01,559
Books & supplies₹1,34,698

Sticker price ₹33,90,569

After aid (average) ₹20,34,755

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹23,54,311

Out-of-state ₹23,54,311

Average aid awarded: ₹10,83,881 a year.

Outcomes and support

75.2%

Retention

41.6%

Graduation

39%

From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 49%

Hispanic 28.9%

African American 11.6%

Multiracial 5.1%

Native American 2.4%

Asian 1.1%

Unknown 1.1%

Pacific Islander 0.2%

5 programmes

Associate
Bachelor's
Postbachelor's certificate
Master's
Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

Programme	Level
Accounting and Related Services	bachelor
Bible/Biblical Studies	bachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operations	bachelor
Business/Commerce, General	bachelor
Classical and Ancient Studies	bachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	bachelor
Communication and Media Studies	bachelor
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other	bachelor
Criminal Justice and Corrections	bachelor
Criminology	bachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	bachelor
Education, General	bachelor
English Language and Literature, General	bachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	bachelor
History	bachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	bachelor
Human Resources Management and Services	bachelor
Human Services, General	bachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	bachelor
Marketing	bachelor
Mathematics	bachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	bachelor
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology	bachelor
Music	bachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	bachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General	bachelor
Psychology, General	bachelor
Religious Education	bachelor
Religious Music and Worship	bachelor
Social Work	bachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	bachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studies	bachelor
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other	bachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate89.02%

Total Applicants615

Admitted Applicants518

Enrolled Applicants286

Application Fee₹3,288

Fee Waiver AvailableYes

SAT/ACT RequirementRequired

GPA RequirementRequired

Class Rank RequirementNot required

Recommendations RequiredRequired

AP Credit AwardedYes

AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %890

SAT Composite 75th %1090

ACT Composite 25th %17

ACT Composite 75th %22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹23,54,311

Out-of-State Tuition₹23,54,311

Average Housing Cost₹9,01,559

Books & Supplies₹1,34,698

Average Net Price₹20,34,755

Average Aid Awarded₹10,83,881

Out-of-State Students39%

Student Body Diversity

African American11.56%

Asian1.08%

Hispanic28.94%

White48.95%

Multiracial5.07%

Native American2.37%

Pacific Islander0.2%

International0.74%

Unknown Race1.08%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate

School SettingSuburban

Years4

Graduation Rate41.56%

Retention Rate75.16%

Student/Faculty Ratio15:1

Total Undergraduates1479

Contact

Street Address1200 Sycamore St

ZIP Code75165

Phone(972) 937-7248

Websitehttps://www.nelson.edu

Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/