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$25,064
per year
In-State Tuition
89%
Acceptance Rate
42%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
Nelson University is an educational institution in Waxahachie, TX. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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In-State Students
Nelson awards on-campus freshmen academic scholarships of $5,500 to $12,000 a year based on high school GPA and ACT/SAT.
For students entering 2026-2027
President's Academic Scholarship
Automatic$12,000 per year
Renewable: 3.25 cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment
Automatic with admission; no separate application stated
On-campus first-time freshmen, full-time enrollment required. Level is set by high school GPA and ACT or SAT score (SAT converted to ACT) using the university's online calculator; cutoffs are not published on the page.
Vice President's Academic Scholarship
Automatic$10,000 per year
Renewable: 3.00 cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment
Automatic with admission; no separate application stated
On-campus first-time freshmen, full-time enrollment required. Level is set by high school GPA and ACT or SAT score (SAT converted to ACT) using the university's online calculator; cutoffs are not published on the page.
Dean's Academic Scholarship
Automatic$8,000 per year
Renewable: 3.00 cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment
Automatic with admission; no separate application stated
On-campus first-time freshmen, full-time enrollment required. Level is set by high school GPA and ACT or SAT score (SAT converted to ACT) using the university's online calculator; cutoffs are not published on the page.
Professor's Academic Scholarship
Automatic$6,500 per year
Renewable: 2.75 cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment
Automatic with admission; no separate application stated
On-campus first-time freshmen, full-time enrollment required. Level is set by high school GPA and ACT or SAT score (SAT converted to ACT) using the university's online calculator; cutoffs are not published on the page.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 28, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$17,583
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$46,238
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,725
Among completers who borrowed
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Location
Waxahachie, Texas
Ellis County
Control
Private
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