About Nebraska Wesleyan University

Founded in 1887, Nebraska Wesleyan University. is a Private college. Located in Nebraska, which is a city setting in Nebraska, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,816 full time undergraduate students, and 243 full time graduate students.

The Nebraska Wesleyan University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 108 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Nebraska Wesleyan University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate74%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range950-1230
ACT Range21-27

Admissions at NWU are considered Selective, with ,22% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 23 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

88% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 59% were in the top quarter, and 26% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
22%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
56%
“We bought the gear”
22%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
78%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
11%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
44%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
78%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
11%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
56%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
11%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
22%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
22%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
56%
“We bought the gear”
22%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
78%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
11%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
44%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
78%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
11%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
56%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
11%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
22%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    47 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    35 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    49 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    51 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    50 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 76 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    51 Students rated school activities 4.3 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    50 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    51 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.

Nebraska Wesleyan University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Nebraska Wesleyan University?

16 Students rated Nebraska Wesleyan University

Grace - 04/05/2024

This is my dream school and would not choose anywhere else to be. I fell in love with Wesleyan the first time visiting campus, when we sat down to talk about one of the biggest issues for any college student, the money, I was so giddy and happy everybody who knew me knew that it was the best place for me.

Aniaya - 07/28/2022

I love Wesleyan! I play soccer there, and the team is amazing. We have a lot of recreational sports teams. The university departments are very helpful and friendly. There is a lack of diversity on campus however. You can find a lot of organizations to join on campus. You can also experience a lot of social events, and meet a lot of new people since it is a small school. Wesleyan is close to downtown Lincoln and University of Nebraksa-Lincoln as well, which is very nice. You can drive to UNL and watch any sports games with your student discount!

Danielle - 08/11/2020

Nebraska Wesleyan is a school that I am proud to say that I attend. I really enjoy the class sizes and the beautiful campus. There's not much that I can say that is bad about Nebraska Wesleyan from my experience. The professors genuinely care about their students, and there is always something going on somewhere that anyone can be a part of whether it be a spaghetti feed hosted by a fraternity or a movie night held by the entertainment board.

Sydnee - 04/22/2020

I love attending Nebraska Wesleyan University. There are many opportunities to get involved on campus, it gives the opportunities that come with living in a big city (Lincoln, NE) with the feel of a small town. I have never had an issue with scheduling meetings with professors, or making connections with them. The faculty and staff at Nebraska Wesleyan really care about the students and their successes. Nebraska Wesleyan really does feel like a second home to me, and I would love to be able to graduate from there, given the funds to do so.

Nebraska Wesleyan University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Nebraska Wesleyan University is 74%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I study hard, try to do my best, and I seek out help when I don't understand something. I have learned that while good grades are to be sought they are not everything in life. This was a hard lesson to learn. In high school I had a 4.0 GPA and grades were everything and in college I have a 2.80 and study more than I did in high school. Sometimes you won?t understand something no matter how hard you try. It isn?t a failure to know you can?t do something just an awareness of your limits. The important thing is the journey and what you've learned. I have learned that one of the greatest things to do with your life is to give to others. With this in mind I am actively involved in my Circle K club, which has a different volunteer opportunity each month. Life is about the journey, you should try your hardest in college and life and not be heartbroken when you don?t achieve your goal -as long as you learned something.

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  3. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing is the expectations the professors have for you. Its not frustrating in a bad way, but the amount of work and difficulty of some work can be overwhelming. The professors know the true potential of their students and they will push them to be their absolute best.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The small classes, because it means more one on one interaction with professors.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    The people and programs of Nebraska Wesleyan make it an easy place to call home; I love it here.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The combination of Wesleyan being a liberal arts school and the smaller campus makes for an amazing experience. In my classes, my professors have done an excellent job of not teaching you WHAT to think, but rather HOW to think. Classes are often very discussion-based, so we all get to share our opinions and learn more from different perspectives. Critical thinking and creativity are encouraged. Even in my math class, which, by nature, is more memorization than anything, my professor incorporates different projects that give us a little bit of creative wiggle room.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my school is the lack of diversity on campus. Because it is such a small university, not many ethnic people prefer NWU over a larger university.

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who's goal oriented, likes small learning enviornments, likes one on one interaction with their professors but also a medium sized city feel.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The small classes are great and the teachers are very friendly.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for academics and a wide variety of majors. Also it has a really good study abroad program.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    someone who wants a large campus atmosphere

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  12. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates at Nebraska Wesleyan and friendly, supportive and intelligent.

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  13. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    How hot all the girls were, and how much studying there would be.

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Student Body

Students

58%

female

42%

male

1,816

Total Undergrad Enrollment

243

Total Grad Students

15%

Out-Of-State

85%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

80

Student Organizations

3

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

41%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
82%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Nebraska Wesleyan University receive some sort of financial aid. 30% were awarded federal grants. While 67% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$31,394

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$8,758

Room and Board

41,152

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$17,936
$30 - $48K
$19,075
$48 - $75K
$22,449
$75 - $110K
$24,623
$110K & UP
$25,590

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