Nebraska Wesleyan University

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private, religious school in an suburban setting in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska Wesleyan University was founded in 1887 and now enrolls around 1,924 students a year, including 1,773 undergrads.

Nebraska Wesleyan University offers housing for up to 0 students. The majority of students live on-campus and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.About 0% of students stay on-campus during the weekends..

As of 2021, the total market value of Nebraska Wesleyan University's endowment was $59.687 million For each full-time student, Nebraska Wesleyan University spends about $9,798. Nebraska Wesleyan University employs one full-time professor for every 13 undergrads enrolled.

Nebraska Wesleyan University Regular Decision Deadline 2022

August 1 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. All regular decision applicants will receive an admissions decision by August 1.

Early Admission at Nebraska Wesleyan University

Nebraska Wesleyan University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

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The deadline to apply early to Nebraska Wesleyan University is on October 15, 2021, which is coming up soon!

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Nebraska Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Nebraska Wesleyan University. The acceptance rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is 70%. Last year, 2,435 students applied to Nebraska Wesleyan University and 1,693 were admitted.

Nebraska Wesleyan University Waitlist

Nebraska Wesleyan University reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

How Do I Get Into Nebraska Wesleyan University?

Nebraska Wesleyan University is considered moderately difficult to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to Nebraska Wesleyan University, applicants must submit the following items.

Nebraska Wesleyan University Application Requirements

Nebraska Wesleyan University Average GPA and Test Scores

The average high school GPA for a student admitted to Nebraska Wesleyan University is 3.7 out of 4.0. Admitted students have a mean score of 1123 on the SAT. The mean ACT score for Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 25.

Visit the Admissions tab above for more on how to apply to Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Is Nebraska Wesleyan University Test Optional?

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 11% submitted the SAT. 89% submitted the ACT.

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Dorms at Nebraska Wesleyan University

Yes! Nebraska Wesleyan University provides on-campus housing for students.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Financial Aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University

Nebraska Wesleyan University meets 75.1% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Nebraska Wesleyan University full-time are awarded $25,929 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can.. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Is Nebraska Wesleyan University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are.

Retention, graduation rates, and job placement statistics can help you understand how satisfied students are with their school experience, and how effectively an institution prepares students for careers.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Nebraska Wesleyan University

About 74% of students who start at Nebraska Wesleyan University come back for their second year of college. Out of the 368 students who started at Nebraska Wesleyan University as first-time freshman, 193 graduate within four years.

Nebraska Wesleyan University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 62%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes and Debt for Nebraska Wesleyan University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. In 2020, students graduated with an average of $30,992 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Nebraska Wesleyan University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Nebraska Wesleyan University a good school for you?

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Where is Nebraska Wesleyan University Located?

Nebraska Wesleyan University is located in the suburban setting of Lincoln, Nebraska, less than an hour from Omaha.

If you want to see Nebraska Wesleyan University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 to Lincoln, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lincoln Municipal.

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