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Nelson University Teaching Programs

Nelson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waxahachie, TX. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Nelson University Rankings

SAGU has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#124 of 309	State — Texas
Overall Quality	#200 of 484	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#2224 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Nelson University?

Contact details for SAGU are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1200 Sycamore, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Phone:	8889377248
Website:	www.nelson.edu/
Admissions:	www.nelson.edu/admissions/sagu-admissions-online-on-campus-graduate-studies
Financial Aid:	www.nelson.edu/financial-aid/college-scholarships-grants-and-loans

How Do I Get Into SAGU?

You can apply to SAGU online at: https://www.nelson.edu/admissions/college-application

SAGU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for SAGU

This is what SAGU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into SAGU?

SAGU admits 89%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 57% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

99% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at SAGU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 460 and 550. Math scores were between 430 and 540.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 890 to 1090.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at SAGU are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	396	344	87%
Women	260	240	92%

Can I Afford Nelson University?

The average net price after aid at SAGU is $19,655. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$24,024
In-State Fees	$1,040
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,024
Out-of-State Fees	$1,040
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$25,064
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$25,064

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 20% of students at SAGU receive some form of financial aid (278 students).

Nearly 89% of students at SAGU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,833 per student.

48% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,301.

Student Loan Debt

61% of SAGU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,591 per year.

Nelson University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 399 students enrolled at SAGU. SAGU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,366 undergraduate students at SAGU, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Nelson University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	15
Black or African American	158
Hispanic	394
White	669
American Indian/Alaska Native	32
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	69
Non-Resident	9

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at SAGU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	245
Arizona	37
New Mexico	6
Arkansas	4
Colorado	4

Additionally, approximately 0.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Nelson University Graduate Student Diversity

312 of SAGU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at SAGU, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Nelson University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	7
Black or African American	42
Hispanic	77
White	161
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	13

Online Learning at Nelson University

SAGU delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 315 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Nelson University

Below are the teaching majors are available at SAGU, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Education, General	27	8	—	35
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	2	—	2
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	1	—	1
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Nelson University

SAGU offers 16 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

SAGU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.