Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, NE · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Nebraska Wesleyan University reported a 83.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Lincoln, NE, with an SAT reference of 1180 and an ACT reference of 24. The historical average net price is $18,327 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

83.7%

2,295 applicants

SAT reference

1180

Combined score

ACT reference

24

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$18,327

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Nebraska Wesleyan University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)102011801290
ACT (composite, 1–36)222427

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

67.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$56,405

Student Body

1,453

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Nebraska Wesleyan University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$14,925
$30,001 – $48,000$16,974
$48,001 – $75,000$14,594
$75,001 – $110,000$18,244
$110,000+$23,652

Top Majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Parks, Recreation & Fitness57
Biological & Biomedical Sciences46
Psychology37
Business, Management & Marketing37
Education30
Health Professions29
Visual & Performing Arts24
Public Administration & Social Services13
Social Sciences12
Communication & Journalism11

Financial Aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University

About Nebraska Wesleyan University

Official website: https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/

Admissions: https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska Wesleyan University

What is the acceptance rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University?

Nebraska Wesleyan University reported a 84% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,295. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Nebraska Wesleyan University?

The historical 84% acceptance rate suggests Nebraska Wesleyan University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Nebraska Wesleyan University?

The imported historical records for Nebraska Wesleyan University include an SAT reference value of 1180 and an ACT reference value of 24. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University?

The stored historical average net price at Nebraska Wesleyan University is $18,327 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $28,719 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Nebraska Wesleyan University is 67%. its stored first-year retention rate is 75%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $56,405. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Nebraska Wesleyan University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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