Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, Nebraska

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1887Large citySEVP certified

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About

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.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$45,342
Estimated total for international students: US$57,378

Net price calculatornebrwesleyan.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,453
Graduate students: 191
International undergraduates: 3%
Students per teacher: 12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 80%
SAT: Reading and writing 490–660 · Maths 530–630
ACT: 22–27

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 61%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$62,637

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (55)

Bachelor's degrees46 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyData AnalyticsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature/Letters, OtherEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematicsMusicPhilosophyPhilosophy and Religious Studies, GeneralPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSociology and AnthropologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSystems Science and TheoryTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees5 subjects

Business/Commerce, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Work

Undergraduate certificates1 subject

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduate certificates3 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.