Southwestern Assemblies of God Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 89.02%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 980. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $25,064
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Southwestern Assemblies of God:
- Total Enrollment: 1,794, including 683 online students
- 1,479 Undergraduate, 315 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 50.2% men, 49.8% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 42%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 75%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 78 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 52 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 22 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Southwestern Assemblies of God Overview
Nelson University (Southwestern Assemblies of God) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Waxahachie, TX. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The Southwestern Assemblies of God's tuition & fees is $25,064 for the academic year 2024-2025. 89% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,833.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,794 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Southwestern Assemblies of God's acceptance rate is 89.02% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 56.85%. The median SAT score is 980.
Southwestern Assemblies of God ranked 25th in Texas Colleges rankings. Nelson University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Nelson University is $25,064. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,602.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $33,756 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,850.
| Undergraduate | $25,064 |
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| Graduate | $9,602 |
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| Undergraduate | $33,756 |
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| Graduate | $9,850 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Nelson University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Southwestern Assemblies of God
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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