College
Nelson University
Nelson University is a private nonprofit four-year college in Waxahachie, Texas with 1,479 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $26,425 a year on average after grants.
1,479Undergraduates
89%Acceptance rate
$26,425Net price a year
$42,133Full cost a year
$26,324In-state tuition
$26,324Out-of-state tuition
37%Graduation rate
75%Return for year two
$46,684Median earnings 10 years after starting
$23,500Median debt at graduation
56%Students with Pell grants
980Average SAT
Living near Nelson University
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield, TX | 21 mi | $1,954 | $410,700 |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 23 mi | $1,629 | $295,500 |
| Dallas, TX | 25 mi | $1,472 | $320,700 |
| Arlington, TX | 28 mi | $1,470 | $304,700 |
| Mesquite, TX | 29 mi | $1,513 | $245,700 |
Other colleges nearby
- Dallas College 25 mi
- The University of Texas at Arlington 27 mi
- University of North Texas at Dallas 18 mi
- Dallas Baptist University 22 mi
- Paul Quinn College 20 mi
- Southwestern Adventist University 28 mi
Airports near Waxahachie
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Love Field Airport DAL | 31 mi | 8,654,991 |
| Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport DFW | 36 mi | 42,351,316 |
| Waco Regional Airport ACT | 59 mi | 53,849 |
| Tyler Pounds Regional Airport TYR | 85 mi | 51,296 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.