How this school serves students from different economic backgrounds, including Pell students, first-generation pathways, and long-term mobility outcomes.
Nelson University admits 89.0% of applicants. The middle range of SAT scores for admitted students falls between 890 and 1,090, and ACT scores typically fall between 20 and 20. Among enrolled undergraduates, 47.8% receive Pell Grants and 38.2% are first-generation college students. Transfer enrollment accounts for 38.0% of the student body. Azimuth ranks Nelson University #685 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students on a campus where access remains a defining characteristic. The six-year graduation rate stands at 41.6%, with 40.0% of Pell-eligible students completing within the same window. First-year retention is 75.2%. Azimuth ranks Nelson University #1286 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. Low-income graduates earn a median of $37,200 on a historical ten-year Scorecard measure, placing this cohort in the 15.2 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. The combination of broad access and measurable earnings outcomes for low-income students reflects Nelson University's commitment to serving students from diverse economic backgrounds and supporting them toward financial stability after graduation.
Nelson University admits 89.0% of applicants. The middle range of SAT scores for admitted students falls between 890 and 1,090, and ACT scores typically fall between 20 and 20. Among enrolled undergraduates, 47.8% receive Pell Grants and 38.2% are first-generation college students. Transfer enrollment accounts for 38.0% of the student body. Azimuth ranks Nelson University #685 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students on a campus where access remains a defining characteristic. The six-year graduation rate stands at 41.6%, with 40.0% of Pell-eligible students completing within the same window. First-year retention is 75.2%. Azimuth ranks Nelson University #1286 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. Low-income graduates earn a median of $37,200 on a historical ten-year Scorecard measure, placing this cohort in the 15.2 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. The combination of broad access and measurable earnings outcomes for low-income students reflects Nelson University's commitment to serving students from diverse economic backgrounds and supporting them toward financial stability after graduation.
Nelson University admits 89.0% of applicants. The middle range of SAT scores for admitted students falls between 890 and 1,090, and ACT scores typically fall between 20 and 20. Among enrolled undergraduates, 47.8% receive Pell Grants and 38.2% are first-generation college students. Transfer enrollment accounts for 38.0% of the student body. Azimuth ranks Nelson University #685 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students on a campus where access remains a defining characteristic. The six-year graduation rate stands at 41.6%, with 40.0% of Pell-eligible students completing within the same window. First-year retention is 75.2%. Azimuth ranks Nelson University #1286 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. Low-income graduates earn a median of $37,200 on a historical ten-year Scorecard measure, placing this cohort in the 15.2 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. The combination of broad access and measurable earnings outcomes for low-income students reflects Nelson University's commitment to serving students from diverse economic backgrounds and supporting them toward financial stability after graduation.
