Nebraska Wesleyan University Comparison

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Overview

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Location Lincoln, NE
Setting Large City
Enrollment 1,688
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #393
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Status Non-profit
Website nebrwesleyan.edu
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Costs

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Tuition (In State) $38,898
Tuition (Out of State) $38,898
Room & Board $11,374
Avg Net Price $25,201
Avg Grant Aid $26,523
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 2,370
Admitted 1,931
Acceptance Rate 81.5%
Enrolled % 18.5%
Avg High School GPA 3.7
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 22/29
SAT Range 1010/1240
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 15, 2025

Academics

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Student to Faculty Ratio 11:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (21%)
  • Health Professions (10%)
  • Education (9%)
  • Biology (9%)
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (8%)

Outcomes

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Graduation Rate 64%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $51,800
Making Student Loan Payments 77%
Median Student Loan Debt $25,000
Median Loan Payment $258

Diversity

Nebraska Wesleyan University
% Men 43%
% Women 57%
Racial Diversity Very Low
HBCU No
% White 85%
% Black 2%
% Hispanic 5%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 1%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

Nebraska Wesleyan University
% In-State 68%
% Out-of-State 30%

Campus

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/