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Nebraska Wesleyan University Demographics & Diversity

Lincoln, Nebraska

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very Low

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Nebraska Wesleyan University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 15% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Nebraska Wesleyan University students
Race Percent of Students
White 85%
Black 2%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 2%
International 1%
Race Unknown 2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
High

There are 30% more female students than male students enrolled at Nebraska Wesleyan University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Nebraska Wesleyan University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Nebraska Wesleyan University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 43%
Women 57%
Enrollment by gender for Nebraska Wesleyan University students
Gender Number of Students
Men 734
Women 954

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Low

Nebraska Wesleyan University serves a low number of students outside of Nebraska, with 68 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Nebraska Wesleyan University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 68%
Out of State 30%
Foreign 2%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$59,199 per year

34% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
1,688
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 19.3%
Part time Undergrads 16.5%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181446 IPEDS survey data for Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Last updated February 24, 2024