WAXAHACHIE, TX · PRIVATE NONPROFIT
Nelson University reported a $21,662 average net price, a completion rate of 38.6%, $46,199 median earnings four years after completion, and $24,725 median federal debt among completers in the June 2026 College Scorecard release.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College ScorecardPage compiled September 16, 2026Download source data ↗
01 · Earnings after completion
Nelson University’s median earnings were $46,199 four years after completion and $44,715 five years after completion, based on 474 and 215 working graduates, respectively.
The red marker shows the federal earnings threshold where available. Earnings cover graduates who were working and not enrolled; they do not include every former student.
02 · Cost after grant aid
Nelson University reported a $21,662 average net price. Published lower-income figures were $17,583 for households below $30,001 and $18,396 for households from $30,001 to $48,000.
| Federal income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $17,583 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $18,396 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $21,731 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $23,883 |
| $110,001+ | $25,474 |
Average net price is cost of attendance minus average grant and scholarship aid for the defined cohort. Your actual price depends on the institution’s aid offer.
03 · Student progress and aid
Nelson University reported a completion rate of 38.6%, a retention rate of 78.1%, a Pell-recipient share of 47.8%, and a federal-loan share of 61.3%.
These percentages have different denominators. Completion and retention describe first-time student cohorts; Pell and federal-loan shares describe undergraduate aid receipt.
04 · Federal student debt
Median federal debt among Nelson University completers was $24,725 across 544 reported borrowers. The figure is cumulative debt, not annual cost or a monthly payment.
$24,725
Borrower repayment progress after four years: Not reported across a reported cohort of 288 undergraduate completers.
05 · Field-of-study evidence
2 Nelson University programs met this site’s evidence threshold, including Bible/Biblical Studies and Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.
A program page requires at least 75 working graduates plus published four-year earnings and median debt. This is our evidence threshold, not a federal rating.
06 · Nearby comparison set
This report lists 6 other private nonprofit institutions in Texas that match Nelson University on state and control type; the set is not ranked.
Answers at a glance
The Nelson University FAQ reports $21,662 average net price, $46,199 four-year median earnings, and $24,725 median federal debt.
The reported average net price was $21,662 for the applicable Title IV student cohort. It is a cohort average, not an individual aid offer.
Nelson University’s median earnings were $46,199 four years after completion and $44,715 five years after completion, based on 474 and 215 working graduates, respectively.
Median federal debt among Nelson University completers was $24,725 across 544 reported borrowers. The figure is cumulative debt, not annual cost or a monthly payment.
