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Colleges / Nebraska Wesleyan University

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, NE 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate81%

About Nebraska Wesleyan University

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska Wesleyan University was founded in 1887. The college enrolls around 1,688 students a year, including 1,555 undergraduates.

Nebraska Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Nebraska Wesleyan University. Nebraska Wesleyan University admitted 81% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 1,931 out of 2,370 total applicants were accepted.

Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 81%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA 3.7
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 6%

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Nebraska Wesleyan University is located in the town of Lincoln, Nebraska, near Omaha.

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College Info

5000 Saint Paul Avenue Lincoln, NE 68504-2796

Campus Setting: Suburban

Nebraska Wesleyan University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 26

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Nebraska Wesleyan University is Aug 26.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Nebraska Wesleyan University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Nebraska Wesleyan University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1030 - 1220

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Math SAT Range

510 - 610

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Reading SAT Range

500 - 630

Nebraska Wesleyan University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$53,946

In State

$53,946

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$40,648
$40,648
Fees
$1,114
$1,114
Housing
$12,184
$12,184
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Nebraska Wesleyan University is like? There are approximately 1,688 students enrolled at Nebraska Wesleyan University, including 1,555 undergraduate students and 133 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 77% percent are from NE and 23% percent of students are from other states.

94%

Full Time

5%

Part Time

77%

In State

23%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,688

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

81%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$41,762

Out-of-State

$41,762

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 26
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