Nebraska Wesleyan University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Lincoln, NE
5.0 2 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in Nebraska

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,654

Location Lincoln, Nebraska
Website nebrwesleyan.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Best Colleges Rank

#468

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Nebraska Wesleyan University is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1020/1290
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/27
GPA 3.7

Acceptance Rate

79.8%

Applications Due Aug 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 16.2%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$43,572

Costs for Nebraska Wesleyan University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$43,572
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$1,298
Room and Board		$11,915
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,500
Total One Year Cost		$61,285

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Student 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 majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 21% of students major in Business, 10% in Health Professions, and 9% in Education.