Nelson University Admission Requirements
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Nelson University Admission Overview
Nelson University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Nelson University admitted 89% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 890-1090. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Nelson University requires the SAT or ACT.
Nelson University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Nelson University
Acceptance Rate
The Nelson University acceptance rate is 89%. Last year, 584 of 656 applicants were admitted. That is the 46th lowest acceptance rate in Texas.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Nelson University and can you get accepted?
Nelson University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Of those admitted, 57% enrolled. That suggests Nelson University is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Nelson University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Estimated High School GPA CollegeSimply estimate of incoming freshman GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3.19*Typical High School Grades Letter grade for the estimated average, not a cutoff.
B+Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.19*
Average GPA
Nelson University has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.19 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.
*3.19 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.
Nelson University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
890-1090Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
99%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 460
- Math 430
- Composite 890
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 550
- Math 540
- Composite 1090
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Nelson University typically score around a 990 SAT (middle 50% 890–1090) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 38th percentile nationally. Nelson University ranks #55 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 890 to 1090
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 990 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Nelson University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
1%25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Nelson University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Nelson University is $35.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Nelson University is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 89% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228325.
GPA calculator: Nelson University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026