Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, Nebraska
4-year Private university
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Overview

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private institution established in 1887 with city setting located at Lincoln. It is ranked 38 in Regional Universities Midwest in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $ 41,658 (2023-24). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,545. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#38 in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Urban
Location Lincoln, Nebraska
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1887
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,545 Undergraduates
Website https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$55,448
Cost of Attendance
$24,383
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $34,202
Outstate Tuition Fee $34,202
Room and Board Fees $12,800
$41,178 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

81% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Optional
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

100 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, EIKEN Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the primary language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Aug
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
May
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
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Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$30,310 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$23,778 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $55,448
69% Students with need received Financial Aid
25.2% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Huge-NWU Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition, fees, room and board
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria a cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 or higher
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline December 1
Presidents Scholarship
Total Worth $22,000 per year
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria cumulative GPA of 3.5-3.74
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Board of Governors Scholarship
Total Worth $24,000 per year
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria cumulative GPA of 3.75+
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Black & Gold
Total Worth $20,000
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria Cumulative GPA up to 3.49
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Army Health Professions Scholarship Program
Total Worth Vary
Details *Be a U.S. citizen with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school.
*Be enrolled in or have a letter of acceptance or intent from an accredited graduate program located in the United States or Puerto Rico.
*Maintain full-time student status during the entire length of the program.
Scott B. Gilbreth Scholarship
Total Worth Two Awards ($2,000 and $1,200)
Details Eligible candidates for the Scott B. Gilbreth Scholarship will be full-time students at Nebraska Wesleyan University with financial need.
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Students

1,545 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
75% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
51% Students graduate within 6 years