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| Location | Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Online | nebrwesleyan.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, Nebraska Wesleyan University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 2,405 prospective students applied, and 1,630 were granted admission. Of those admitted 487 enrolled in the school. 1,714 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 381 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $34,582 plus fees of $982. Nebraska Wesleyan University is ranked 305 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Nebraska Wesleyan University is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Nebraska Wesleyan University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#305 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#214 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Nebraska
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Nebraska
#262 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Nebraska
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1240 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.52 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $982 |
| Room and Board | $10,172 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,236 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181446 IPEDS survey data for Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Current students may use the Nebraska Wesleyan University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.