Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX • private
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,720 • Total: 2,122
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1200 Sycamore
Waxahachie, TX
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Website
Region
Southwest
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 51

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 839 (48.8%) • Female: 881 (51.2%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 17 1.0%
Black/African American 196 11.4%
Hispanic/Latino 444 25.8%
White 911 53.0%
Two or More Races 77 4.5%
International 20 1.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
84.2%
518 admitted from 615 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 463-560
Math: 463-550
Total: 926-1110
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
17-22
Application Types Offered
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
60.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate
30.3%
Freshman Retention Rate
81.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
28.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$33,876
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $17,650
Room & Board
$1,406
Books & Supplies
$14,820
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $16,990
$30,001-48,000 $17,898
$48,001-75,000 $19,915
$75,001-110,000 $21,796
$110,001+ $22,351
Students Receiving Pell Grants
88%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$19,834

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (5)
Baseball Basketball Football Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (5)
Basketball Soccer Softball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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