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Nebraska Wesleyan University

Acceptance Rate 79.82 %
SAT Average 1,180
Tuition & Fees $43,572
Student Population 1,654
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $25,712

Academic Overview

Nebraska Wesleyan University Campus, Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
Nebraska Wesleyan University is affiliated with United Methodist.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $43,572 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $10,350.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 1,654 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 79.82% and the graduation rate is 66% last year.
The salary after graduation from Nebraska Wesleyan University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $52,500. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Nebraska Wesleyan's tuition & fees is $43,572. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $10,350.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$43,572
Graduate$10,350
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Nebraska Wesleyan. The acceptance rate of Nebraska Wesleyan is 79.82% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.18%. The average graduation rate is 66% and the transfer-out rate is 25%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $25,712 and 98% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,654 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Nebraska Wesleyan University is 79.82 %.
Acceptance Rate
79.82%
Graduation Rate for Nebraska Wesleyan University is 66 %
Graduation Rate
66%
Transfer-out Rate for Nebraska Wesleyan University is 25 %
Transfer-out Rate
25%
Retention Rate for Nebraska Wesleyan University is 75 %
Retention Rate
75%
Student Population for Nebraska Wesleyan University is 1,654
Student Population
1,654
Student to Faculty Ratio for Nebraska Wesleyan University is 12 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $25,712 at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Financial Aid Amount
$25,712

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address5000 St Paul Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504-2794
Phone402-466-2371
WEBhttps://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://slate.nebrwesleyan.edu/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/admissions/financial-aid-office
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/net_price_calculator/index.html
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/inside-nwu/registrars-office/veterans-education-benefits
Athletichttps://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/about-nwu/consumer-information
Disability Servicehttps://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/inside-nwu/services-students-disabilities

Offered Degrees

Nebraska Wesleyan offers 67 major programs through online and on-site education where 5 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's590
Master's43
Less Than 1 Year Certificate10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate11
Post-Master's Certificate21

Special Learning Opportunities

Nebraska Wesleyan University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:919)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,880)

Veterans Benefits

Nebraska Wesleyan University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔