Waxahachie, TX
Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 88% to 84% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 730 | 639 | 317 | 88% |
| 2020 | 703 | 624 | 317 | 89% |
| 2021 | 658 | 562 | 280 | 85% |
| 2022 | 627 | 537 | 300 | 86% |
| 2023 | 615 | 518 | 286 | 84% |
Fall 2023 applicants
226 of 260 women and 292 of 355 men were admitted.
Policy: Required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Nelson University has an acceptance rate of 84% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 518 of 615 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
615 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 286 enrolled.
Yes. Nelson University requires admission test scores to be considered for admission.
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 88% to 84% — it has become more selective.