Nebraska Wesleyan University: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska. For the most recent reporting cycle, Nebraska Wesleyan University admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 80%. Admitted students typically post an average SAT of 1189 and an ACT composite around 26. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,327 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Nebraska Wesleyan University?

Nebraska Wesleyan University has a broadly accessible admissions profile, and most students who complete a standard college-prep curriculum with a 3.0 GPA or higher are competitive for admission.

SAT and ACT scores Nebraska Wesleyan University typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 530–630, with an EBRW midpoint near 575. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 22–27. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

How much does Nebraska Wesleyan University actually cost?

Published tuition is $43,572 for in-state students and $43,572 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $11,915 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $18,327 per year — the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 34% of students receive Pell Grants.

Most popular majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University

The most popular undergraduate programs at Nebraska Wesleyan University, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Business/Commerce, General, Biology, General and Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. Across all programs, Nebraska Wesleyan University confers roughly 285 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Business/Commerce, General program report a median income of about $71,983 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is Nebraska Wesleyan University safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Nebraska Wesleyan University disclosed 19 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 13.1 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 2 violent offenses and 8 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

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Colleges that admit at a similar rate

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• University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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• Winthrop University
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Common questions parents ask about Nebraska Wesleyan University