Close-knit campus
Nelson University is a private suburban institution in Waxahachie, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1014.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,238 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,655.
Established
1927
Motto
Higher Education for a Higher Purpose
Mascot
Judah the Lion
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
84%Acceptance
1014SAT Avg
1,366Students
15:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$46,238Earnings 10yr
$19,655Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate84.2%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1014
Reading & WritingMid: 505
463560
MathMid: 485
463550
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 20
1722
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$18,610
Room & Board$9,050
Books & Supplies$1,406
Total Cost of Attendance$32,765
Average Net Price$19,655
Median Debt at Graduation$24,725
Monthly Payment (10yr)$262
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$16,990
$30–48K$17,898
$48–75K$19,915
$75–110K$21,796
$110K+$22,351
Programs (72)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,366
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
50%
Race & Ethnicity
White 51%
Black 12%
Hispanic 27%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate35.5%
Freshman Retention81.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$37,425
8 Years$42,680
10 Years$46,238
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$31,600
Men
$44,400
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia