Nelson University Track and field and cross country

Association: NAIA
Conference: SOAC
Teams: Men & women Outdoor, cross country
Location: United States
Tuition & fees, 2025–26: From $26,324 USD
Undergraduates: 1,692

Overview

About Nelson

Nelson University has men’s and women’s outdoor track and field and cross country, competing in NAIA as a member of the Sooner Athletic Conference (SOAC). Head coach Robert Herrera leads the Lions. Nelson is in Waxahachie, Texas, with 1,692 undergraduates, and 2025–26 tuition and fees start at $26,324 USD.

Teams

Lions track and field and cross country

Men's track and field: OutdoorTeam site
Men's cross country: Team site
Women's track and field: OutdoorTeam site
Women's cross country: Team site

Recruiting standards

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Coaching staff

Robert HerreraDirector & Head Coach of Cross Country and Track & Field
David CoxAssociate Head Track & Field Coach
Mark BradyAssistant Track & Field Coach - Sprints/Hurdles
Maddie LynchAssistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
D'Morris SmithAssistant Track and Field Coach
Monte ThompsonGraduate Assistant Track & Field Coach

Campus and facilities

Established: 1927
Website: nelson.edu

Facilities

Alton John & Johanna Garrison Wellness CenterFitness Centre

Academics

Language

English is the language of instruction at SAGU

Fields of study

Learn more about academic programs at Nelson University →

Admissions and graduation

Graduated within six years: 37%

Graduation rate for full-time students who started in fall 2019. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Cost

Tuition and fees, 2025–26

In-state and out-of-state: $26,324 USD
International (same as out-of-state): $26,324 USD

Full cost for a first-year student

Cost of attendance, 2024–25: $42,133 USD
Average net price, 2024–25: $26,425 USD

Cost of attendance is tuition, fees, books, housing and food for a year. Net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average after grants and scholarships.