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Nelson University

Waxahachie, Texas · Private · 1,479 undergrads

Nelson University admits 89% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Nelson University?

89% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 890–1090 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

656 applied, 584 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Nelson University cost?

$26,425 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $42,133.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$23,966
$30,000–$48,000$24,300
$48,000–$75,000$25,157
$75,000–$110,000$27,228
over $110,000$30,821

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Nelson University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Nelson University's fall 2027 rule yet. Nelson University required scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Nelson University's site

What it's like

1,479
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Waxahachie, TX.
75%
of first-years come back for year two.
18%
finish in four years. 36% within six.
$46.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$23.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Nelson University's acceptance rate?
89% for fall 2024: 584 of 656 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Nelson University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 890 to 1090 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Nelson University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $25,157 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $42,133.
What is Nelson University's graduation rate?
36% of students finish within six years and 18% within four (IPEDS).