Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, NE • privateDIII | American Rivers Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 4,241 • Total: 4,462
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
5000 St Paul Ave
Lincoln, NE
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Website
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,762 (41.5%) • Female: 2,479 (58.5%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 163 3.8%
Black/African American 142 3.3%
Hispanic/Latino 431 10.2%
White 3,136 73.9%
Two or More Races 171 4.0%
International 64 1.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
83.7%
1,922 admitted from 2,295 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 500-610
Math: 520-600
Total: 1020-1210
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
22-27
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
68.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
58.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
75.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
44.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$54,596
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $40,648
Room & Board
$1,000
Books & Supplies
$12,948
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $20,377
$30,001-48,000 $18,737
$48,001-75,000 $19,482
$75,001-110,000 $24,859
$110,001+ $27,670
Students Receiving Pell Grants
98%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$24,863

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Conference
American Rivers Conference
Men's Sports (9)
Baseball Basketball Football Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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