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Nelson University

Nelson University
1200 Sycamore Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165

Official telephone: (972) 937-4010
Toll-free telephone: (888) 937-7248
Fax number: (972) 923-0488
Website: www.sagu.edu
Nelson University
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Eddie Davis,
Vice President for Enrollment & Retention
Contacting the office: 888 937-7248 (toll free)
admissions@sagu.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: March 15
Final filing date for fall: August 15
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 10%
Application fee: $35
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 15 for SAT I/ACT, August 15 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
History: 2 required, 2 recommended
Math: 2 required, 2 recommended
Science: 2 required, 2 recommended
Social studies: 2 required, 2 recommended
Total: 12 required, 14 recommended
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment very important
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,328
Number of applicants offered admission: 444 (33%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 316 (71%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Room deposit amount: $150, partially refundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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