University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA
89% admitted · $25,171/yr after aid
Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $26,425
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Median earnings
- $46,684
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Nelson University is a private nonprofit college in Waxahachie, TX with 1,479 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants, and admitted students average 980 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,425 per year ($23,966 for families earning under $30,000). 37% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $46,684 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 615
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 518
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 55%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing460–550
200800
SAT Math430–540
200800
What Nelson University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $42,133
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $26,324
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$23,966
- $30–48k$24,300
- $48–75k$25,157
- $75–110k$27,228
- $110k+$30,821
Get a personal estimate with Nelson University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Freshman retention
- 75%
- Median earnings
- $46,684
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,479
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 56%
- White49%
- Hispanic29%
- Black12%
- Asian1%
Nelson University FAQ
What is Nelson University's acceptance rate?+
Nelson University admits 89% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Nelson University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 460–550 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–540 on SAT Math; the average total is 980.
Is Nelson University test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to Nelson University?+
In Fall 2023, 615 students applied to Nelson University and 518 were admitted; 286 enrolled.
Does Nelson University consider legacy status?+
No. Nelson University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Nelson University require an essay?+
Nelson University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Nelson University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $42,133 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,425.
What is Nelson University's graduation rate?+
37% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 228325 · How we use this data
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