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Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, NEPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 80% Acceptance
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80%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$18,327
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.5K
Students
Small campus body
$47,667
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Lincoln, NE. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 80%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.5K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
80% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading490 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 27
1typical 50% range36
80%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Biological Sciences14% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,139
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,116
Earnings 5yr: $83,400
Debt: $27,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,021
Earnings 5yr: $101,689
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,139
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,281
Earnings 5yr: $71,983
Debt: $26,750
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,770
Earnings 5yr: $60,778
Debt: $27,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,937
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,500
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,781
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,566
Earnings 5yr: $68,036
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,320
Earnings 5yr: $50,051
Debt: $27,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,785
Earnings 5yr: $49,893
Debt: $34,750
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,420
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$18,327
In-State Tuition$43,572
Out-of-State Tuition$43,572
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

34%
Pell Grants
54%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$47,667
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,405

Completion Signals

66%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

46%
Men
54%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
26%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$80,936
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