Nelson University Acceptance Rate (89%) & SAT Scores

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Nelson University?

Nelson University's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 584 of 656 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 460–550 reading and writing, 430–540 math

Average net price: $19,834 a year (2022–23)

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Nelson University GPA requirements

Nelson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Nelson University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Nelson University acceptance rate

Nelson University admitted 584 of 656 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Nelson University (formerly Southwestern Assemblies of God University) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Waxahachie, Texas, with 1,479 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Nelson University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	460	500	550
SAT Math	430	480	540

99% submitted SAT scores, as Nelson University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 980 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Nelson University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Required
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Nelson University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Nelson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,834 a year at Nelson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into Nelson University with a 3.0 GPA?

Nelson University admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA do you need to get into Nelson University?

Nelson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is the acceptance rate at Nelson University?

Nelson University's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 584 of 656 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Nelson University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Nelson University admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does Nelson University require the SAT or ACT?

Yes. Nelson University requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 99% sent SAT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Nelson University students have?

The middle 50% of Nelson University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 460–550 in reading and writing and 430–540 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does GPA matter at Nelson University?

A lot: Nelson University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and other tests. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Nelson University consider legacy status?

No. Nelson University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Nelson University accept AP credit?

Yes. Nelson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Nelson University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,834 a year at Nelson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Nelson University's official website.

Sources

College Navigator: Nelson UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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