Nebraska Wesleyan University
tuition & fees
$43,572
graduate tuition & fees
$10,350
acceptance rate
80%
Student Population
1,654
online students
93
Number of Programs
67
Financial Aid Amount
$29,787
SAT Scores
1,180
Graduation Rate
66%
Nebraska Wesleyan University is a Private, 4 years college located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska Wesleyan ranked 7th in Nebraska Colleges and 28th in Federal Region VII.
It has a total enrollment of 1,654 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Nebraska Wesleyan's acceptance rate is 79.82% last year (undergraduate school).
Nebraska Wesleyan University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Nebraska Wesleyan University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5000 St Paul Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504-2794 |
| Phone | 402-466-2371 |
| WEB | https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://slate.nebrwesleyan.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/admissions/financial-aid-office |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/net_price_calculator/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/inside-nwu/registrars-office/veterans-education-benefits |
| Athletic | https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/about-nwu/consumer-information |
| Disability Service | https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/inside-nwu/services-students-disabilities |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Nebraska Wesleyan University is 79.82% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.18%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79.82 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.18 % |
Tuition & Fees
Nebraska Wesleyan's 2025 tuition & fees is $43,572 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.46% compared to the last year's rate ($41,712).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,350. The graduate tuition increased by 9.14% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $43,572 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,350 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,654 students have enrolled at Nebraska Wesleyan (2024-2025). Among them, 93 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Nebraska Wesleyan has 1,463 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 191 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,654 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,463 |
| Graduate Students | 191 |
| Online Enrollment | 93 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Nebraska Wesleyan offers 67 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 5 out of the 67 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Nebraska Wesleyan
| Number of programs | 67 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 5 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |