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Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, Nebraska 68504-2794

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Known for business

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private institution in Lincoln with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1209, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,405 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,140.

Established
1887
Motto
Pro Christo et Ecclesia
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III ranks
Division
Division III
84%Acceptance
1209SAT Avg
1,514Students
13:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$56,405Earnings 10yr
$23,140Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1209

Reading & WritingMid: 575
500610
MathMid: 590
520600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2227

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$41,658
Room & Board$9,982
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$53,350
Average Net Price$23,140
Median Debt at Graduation$26,970
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,377
$30–48K$18,737
$48–75K$19,482
$75–110K$24,859
$110K+$27,670

Programs (52)

Student Body

Undergrads
1,514
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 4%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.9%
Freshman Retention74.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,667
8 Years$52,815
10 Years$56,405

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,900
Men
$59,100

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Varsity Sports — Prairie Wolves

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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