Nebraska Wesleyan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4292 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1187 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1112 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 23 | In Nebraska |
| #2 of 4 | In Lincoln |
| #4906 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Undergraduates
- 1,463
- Graduates
- 191
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.nebrwesleyan.edu
Nebraska Wesleyan University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Nebraska Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 80% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 77% | 83% |
| Applicants | 2,725 | 1,362 | 1,362 |
| Admissions | 2,175 | 1,047 | 1,127 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 352 | 161 | 191 |
297 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
93 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Nebraska Wesleyan University are 1020-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
81 or 23%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Nebraska Wesleyan University are 22-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1230 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 146 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 84 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 71 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 56 (3%) |
| Asian | 34 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 26 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University is $21,122 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,925 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,974 |
| $48-75K | $14,594 |
| $75-110K | $18,244 |
| $110K+ | $23,652 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,274 | $9,720 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,274 | $9,720 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,274 | $9,720 |
| Fee in-district | $1,298 | $630 |
| Fee in-state | $1,298 | $630 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,298 | $630 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 900 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,229 |
| Room charge | $6,991 |
| Meal charge | $5,238 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University majors
Nebraska Wesleyan University has granted 338 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs and 54 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 25 | 19 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | |
| Psychology, General | 37 | |
| Social Work | 13 | 21 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 20 | 8 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 19 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 19 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 9 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | |
| Accounting | 8 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | |
| Biochemistry | 7 | |
| Nursing Administration | 6 | |
| Acting | 5 | |
| Musical Theatre | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| Data Analytics, General | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 4 | |
| Economics, General | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 2 | |
| Criminology | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |
| Organizational Communication, General | 2 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 2 | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2 | |
| Systems Science and Theory | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Computer Science | 1 | |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 | |
| Financial Planning and Services | 1 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 338 | 54 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 29% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 62% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Nebraska Wesleyan University has published 466 scientific papers with 8,910 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Physics, Law, Sociology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 15 |
| 1994 | 3 | 20 |
| 1995 | 9 | 18 |
| 1996 | 2 | 27 |
| 1997 | 8 | 34 |
| 1998 | 3 | 36 |
| 1999 | 5 | 36 |
| 2000 | 5 | 56 |
| 2001 | 7 | 71 |
| 2002 | 0 | 75 |
| 2003 | 9 | 71 |
| 2004 | 8 | 81 |
| 2005 | 9 | 92 |
| 2006 | 13 | 88 |
| 2007 | 9 | 84 |
| 2008 | 6 | 114 |
| 2009 | 13 | 129 |
| 2010 | 17 | 172 |
| 2011 | 18 | 250 |
| 2012 | 12 | 283 |
| 2013 | 12 | 392 |
| 2014 | 8 | 381 |
| 2015 | 8 | 377 |
| 2016 | 19 | 435 |
| 2017 | 18 | 503 |
| 2018 | 12 | 483 |
| 2019 | 12 | 604 |
| 2020 | 17 | 614 |
| 2021 | 19 | 772 |
| 2022 | 7 | 593 |
| 2023 | 16 | 574 |
| 2024 | 27 | 559 |
| 2025 | 8 | 560 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University alumni
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Emily Kinney
- Occupations
- musicianfilm actorstage actortelevision actorsinger
- Biography
-
Emily Rebecca Kinney is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She is known for her role as Beth Greene on AMC's horror drama television series The Walking Dead (2011–2015, 2018, 2022). Kinney has also appeared on several other television series, including Showtime's critically acclaimed Masters of Sex and The CW's The Flash and Arrow. In 2016, she co-starred in the ABC series Conviction, alongside Hayley Atwell.
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Sandy Dennis
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Sandra Dale Dennis was an American actress. She made her film debut in the drama Splendor in the Grass (1961). For her performance in the comedy-drama film Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), she received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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Guy Chamberlin
- Occupations
- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Berlin Guy "Champ" Chamberlin, sometimes misspelled Guy Chamberlain, was an American professional football player and coach. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1962 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965. He was also named in 1969 to the NFL 1920s All-Decade Team.
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Carl Curtis
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Carl Thomas Curtis was an American attorney and politician from the U.S. state of Nebraska. He served as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives (1939–1954) and later the United States Senate (1955–1979). He remains the second longest-serving Senator from Nebraska.
General info
| Alternative names | NWU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Colors | brown, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 300 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5000 St Paul Ave Lincoln, Nebraska, 68504-2794 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 291,000 |
| Phone | 4024662371 |