Nebraska Wesleyan University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	919
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	66%

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Nebraska Wesleyan University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Nebraska Wesleyan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Nebraska Wesleyan University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Nebraska Wesleyan University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,334

Cost of attendance at Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average	$8,189
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,334

Cost of attendance at Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average	$14,355
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Nebraska Wesleyan University received on average $23,870 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,870

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	117	27%	$4,496	$526,044
Other Federal Grant	118	28%	$4,756	$561,266
State Grant/Scholarships	100	23%	$1,598	$159,796
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	427	100%	$22,182	$9,471,640
Total Grant & Scholarships	427	100%	$23,870	$10,192,702

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Nebraska Wesleyan University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 65.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.4%.

65.8%

asian 63.6% 7 students
African American 33.3% 2 students
white 67.6% 246 students
unknown 88.9% 8 students
hispanic 57.1% 20 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football American Rivers Conference
Baseball American Rivers Conference
Basketball American Rivers Conference
Track and Cross Country American Rivers Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Nebraska Wesleyan University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Nebraska Wesleyan University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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