Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private university in Lincoln, Nebraska. Founded in 1887, it is the second oldest higher education institution in the state of Nebraska and the oldest private university. It seeks to nurture the fullest development of its students through a challenging liberal arts curriculum and a comprehensive range of educational and personal experiences. Nebraska Wesleyan is committed to providing undergraduate, graduate and adult learners with superior academic programs, focused research, and exceptional service and support. The University has a strong tradition of academic excellence and offers a wide range of undergraduate degrees, including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Music. In addition, Nebraska Wesleyan also offers master’s degrees in business and education, and several certificate and doctoral programs.
- Address: 5000 St Paul Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504-2794
- Phone: (402) 466-2371
- Website: www.nebrwesleyan.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 1,924
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 13 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $36,854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $11,472 |
| Other | $3,500 |
| Total Cost | $52,826 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 70%
- SAT Range: 990 – 1250
- ACT Range: 22 – 29
Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Business/Commerce, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Psychology, General
- Social Work
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 94%
- Part-time: 6%
Student Gender
- Male: 40%
- Female: 60%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 2%
- Black or African American: 3%
- Hispanic / Latino: 7%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 81%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 2%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 96%
- 25 and Over: 4%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 80%
- Out-of-State: 20%
- Unknown: 0%