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B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    A
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    A-
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    B+
  7. Professors
    B+
  8. Location
    A-
  9. Dorms
    A-
  10. Campus Food
    B+
  11. Student Life
    B+
  12. Safety
    B+
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Nebraska Wesleyan University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Methodist
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Address
5000 St Paul Ave
Lincoln, NE 68504
Website
nebrwesleyan.edu
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Nebraska Wesleyan University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
74%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
950-1230
ACT Range
21-27
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
—
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Cost

Net Price
$23,540/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $17,936/ year
  • $30-48k
    $19,075/ year
  • $49-75k
    $22,449/ year
  • $76-110k
    $24,623/ year
  • $110k+
    $25,590/ year
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Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
92%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.26 responses
83%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.29 responses
79%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.29 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    63 Graduates
  • Business
    51 Graduates
  • Biology
    33 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    32 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    25 Graduates
  • Psychology
    22 Graduates
  • Communications
    21 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    18 Graduates
  • History
    14 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    12 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,586Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
30%
Varsity Athletes
33%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 22 responses
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  • Nice! Everybody is super cool and friendly.
    50%
  • Passionate about succeeding in life
    18%
  • Caring and open
    14%
  • Diverse
    9%
  • Chill
    5%
  • Happy!
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
91%
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.33 responses
Poll
56%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.34 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 21 responses
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  • Small but mighty!
    43%
  • Awesome
    29%
  • Strives for the best in everything
    19%
  • Inclusive and quality education
    5%
  • Sort of good, sort of bad
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
70%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.21 responses
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Nebraska Wesleyan University Reviews

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Nebraska Wesleyan University has a great campus, great students, and wonderful professors. I recommend going to Nebraska Wesleyan for the small feel university. While attending this school you will also feel the close-knit community with a big city feel of Lincoln. There is always something to do whether on campus or in Lincoln.

Nebraska Wesleyan has many different organizations to join from sororities and fraternities, intramurals, to other organizations. I am in International Relations Organization, this organization you interact and have fun with foreign exchange students. We have many exchange students. I would consider Nebraska Wesleyan to have a diverse community.
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Nebraska Wesleyan University is a place that I can call home. When walking to and from classes, the atmosphere is welcoming and safe. All the professors on campus will stop to say hello to you and ask how you are doing. You cannot ask for a more inviting University. When a high school student is struggling to decide where to go to college, I always tell them to take a tour at Nebraska Wesleyan University. My first tour here, I knew that this is where I wanted to go to college. Nebraska Wesleyan might be in the capital city, but once your on campus it feels like you are in your own little town. I would recommend Nebraska Wesleyan University to any in state and out of state high school students. Go Prairie Wolves!
Nebraska Wesleyan is a great school to go to if you're looking to be a person and not a number. The student to teacher ratio is about 12:1! Your professors will know you by name and they are also fantastic resources for you when you are in need of improvement. There are also many activities on campus to keep you busy, but don't get too busy because there are some great sports teams to join as well, if you're up to it. Everyone is very welcoming at the school, and is also excited that you're there on this journey with them.