Nelson University reported a 2.2% tuition increase for the 2022-23 school year, based on the latest available information, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $17,782 this year, which is $378 higher than the $17,404 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 66% of the undergraduate student body at Nelson University are residents of Texas, while around 33% come from other states.
Data indicates that 98% of full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Nelson University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 284 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $3.7 million, and 208 students took out loans exceeding $1.4 million.
Across all undergraduate students, 1,298 received grants or scholarships totaling $15.1 million. Additionally, 950 students obtained federal student loans totaling $6 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Nelson University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 163 | 55% | $879,877 | $5,398 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 96 | 32% | $339,959 | $3,541 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 270 | 91% | $2.5 million | $9,074 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 284 | 95% | $3.7 million | $12,922 |
| Federal student loans | 206 | 69% | $1.1 million | $5,124 |
| Other student loans | 26 | 9% | $343,904 | $13,227 |
| Student loan aid | 208 | 70% | $1.4 million | $6,728 |
| Total student aid | 291 | 98% | $5.1 million | $17,420 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
