Nebraska Wesleyan University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska with approximately 1,453 undergraduate students enrolled. Nebraska Wesleyan University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,327 per year. The graduation rate is 66%, and the typical graduate earns $52,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU) is a private Methodist-affiliated university in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. It was founded in 1887 by Nebraska Methodists. As of 2017, it had approximately 2,100 students, including 1,500 full-time students and 300 faculty and staff. The university offers 119 undergraduate majors, minors, and pre-professional programs in addition to three graduate programs.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 75% freshman retention rate and 69% graduation rate suggest a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth digging into before committing. On the plus side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $17,500, and with 119 majors and pre-professional programs at a net price of $23,140/year, this can be a solid, affordable choice for students who want a small liberal arts environment in a vibrant college city like Lincoln. Worth considering if you're a self-motivated student who will actively use campus resources — the outcome data suggests those who stay and finish do reasonably well.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,453 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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