School Information

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Total Enrollment 2,093
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Nebraska Wesleyan University

http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/
5000 St Paul Ave, Lincoln, Nebraska 68504-2794
(402) 466-2371

Nebraska Wesleyan University is an academic community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth within the context of a liberal arts education and in an environment of Christian concern. Nebraska Wesleyan was founded by Nebraska Methodists and actively maintains its relation to The United Methodist Church. The University reflects the Judeo Christian tradition in its efforts to integrate questions about meaning and value with the pursuit of learning and understanding. The University is committed to excellence of academic endeavor and to learning as a lifelong process. The curricula and programs are designed to assist students in gaining and expanding knowledge and ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Nebraska Wesleyan University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 81.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,967), and 66% receive loans ($6,595 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,230. Off campus it is around $6,230.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Nebraska Wesleyan University is $20,362 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,428 people applied to Nebraska Wesleyan University. Of the applicants, 82.0% were admitted (82.0% male & 83.0% female ) and 33.0% accepted (33.0% male and 34.0% female)

Of the 1,852 undergraduate students at Nebraska Wesleyan University, 12.0% are part-time. A majority (85.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 76.0% of the 241 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     89.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     79.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     56.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     70.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     66.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline January 15
Admissions Office Phone 402.465.2218
Admissions Office Email admissions@nebrwesleyan.edu
Admissions Office Address 5000 Saint Paul Avenue Lincoln, NE 68504-2794
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply-now/transfer-student
Admissions Website http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/undergraduate-admissions (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/admissions
Application Fee $20

In order to be accepted to Nebraska Wesleyan University, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 28
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
Nebraska Wesleyan University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1
Women's Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 44
Biochemistry 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 38
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 96
Accounting 17
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 0
Business/Commerce, General 77
International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
Communication, journalism, and related programs 9
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 9
Political Communication 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Computer Science 2
Information Science/Studies 0
Education 22
Elementary Education and Teaching 9
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
Music Teacher Education 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
Social Science Teacher Education 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 7
English language and literature/letters 31
English Language and Literature, General 16
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 0
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 15
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 8
French Language and Literature 0
German Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 7
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 41 14
Athletic Training/Trainer 4
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 0 37 14
History 23 8 12
American History (United States) 23 12
History, General 8
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 4
Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Biopsychology 3
International/Global Studies 1
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 35
Health and Physical Education, General 9
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 10
Philosophy and religious studies 2
Philosophy 1
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical sciences 6
Chemistry, General 3
Physics, General 3
Psychology 33
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 6
Psychology, General 27
Public administration and social service professions 15
Social Work 15
Security and protective services 1 29
Forensic Science and Technology 1 29
Social sciences 14
Economics, General 4
International Relations and Affairs 0
Political Science and Government, General 6
Social Sciences, Other 0
Sociology 4
Visual and performing arts 31
Art/Art Studies, General 6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 20
Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
Music Performance, General 0
Music, General 5
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0
 
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