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Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, Nebraska

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Overview

Enrollment

1,688
Nebraska Wesleyan University overview
Location Lincoln, Nebraska
Online nebrwesleyan.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Nebraska Wesleyan University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Nebraska Wesleyan University is located in a residential area of Lincoln, Nebraska's capital city. Founded in 1887 by Nebraska Methodists, the institution occupies a 50-acre campus featuring a blend of historic limestone buildings and modern facilities, including the recently renovated Elder Theatre and Duane W. Acklie Hall of Science. The private liberal arts university maintains selective admission standards and operates on a four-four-one academic calendar, offering undergraduate programs with notable strengths in nursing, business, and theatre arts. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing options including traditional residence halls and Greek houses, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Prairie Wolves.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Nebraska Wesleyan University is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
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SAT 1010/1240
ACT 22/29
GPA 3.7

Applications Accepted

81.5% 
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Applications Due Aug 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$38,898
Costs for Nebraska Wesleyan University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$970
Room and Board $11,374
Budget for Other Expenses$3,500
Total One Year Cost$55,742

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

64% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Nebraska Wesleyan University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 21%
Health Professions 10%
Education 9%
Biology 9%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 8%

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Questions and Answers

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Last updated February 24, 2024