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Nebraska Wesleyan University

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Start: 2026-04-17T10:00:00
Location: Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, Nebraska 68504-2794

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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

Campus Visits

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84%Acceptance

1209SAT Avg

1,514Students

13:1Student:Faculty

69%Grad Rate

$56,405Earnings 10yr

$23,140Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Nebraska Wesleyan University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1209

Reading & WritingMid: 575

500610

MathMid: 590

520600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26

2227

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1209

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,140

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (52)

Student Life

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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

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Prairie Wolves

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History & Fun Facts

•History Nebraska Wesleyan University was originally announced in 1886 and was a replacement for the former Methodist college of the same name.
•The university officially opened in October 1888, with the completion of its first building, now known as Old Main.
•Wesleyan opened as the only Methodist university in the state and had a single building with a 40 acres (16 ha) campus.
•In 1933, the Nebraska Wesleyan University changed its nickname from the Coyotes to the Plainsmen.
•In 1971, the university's Board of Governors adopted a new code of conduct, known as a Student Bill of Rights.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from NE state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K

163 mi(283 min)

Minneapolispop. 430K

333 mi(577 min)

St. Louispop. 290K

375 mi(650 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City148 mi

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul329 mi

STL St Louis363 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1321 mi · ~38h 10m drive

New York, NY1181 mi · ~34h 7m drive

Hartford, CT1242 mi · ~35h 53m drive

Providence, RI1306 mi · ~37h 44m drive

Albany, NY1183 mi · ~34h 11m drive

Syracuse, NY1062 mi · ~30h 41m drive

Rochester, NY988 mi · ~28h 33m drive

Buffalo, NY923 mi · ~26h 40m drive

Philadelphia, PA1129 mi · ~32h 37m drive

Pittsburgh, PA872 mi · ~25h 11m drive

Harrisburg, PA1036 mi · ~29h 56m drive

Newark, NJ1173 mi · ~33h 53m drive

Washington, DC1046 mi · ~30h 13m drive

Baltimore, MD1063 mi · ~30h 43m drive

Atlanta, GA832 mi · ~24h 2m drive

Charlotte, NC942 mi · ~27h 13m drive

Raleigh, NC1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive

Miami, FL1405 mi · ~40h 35m drive

Orlando, FL1211 mi · ~34h 59m drive

Tampa, FL1200 mi · ~34h 40m drive

Nashville, TN623 mi · ~18h drive

New Orleans, LA838 mi · ~24h 13m drive

Richmond, VA1051 mi · ~30h 22m drive

Chicago, IL473 mi · ~13h 40m drive

Detroit, MI710 mi · ~20h 31m drive

Minneapolis, MN333 mi · ~9h 37m drive

St. Louis, MO375 mi · ~10h 50m drive

Kansas City, MO163 mi · ~4h 43m drive

Indianapolis, IN557 mi · ~16h 5m drive

Columbus, OH720 mi · ~20h 48m drive

Cleveland, OH778 mi · ~22h 29m drive

Milwaukee, WI474 mi · ~13h 42m drive

Dallas, TX557 mi · ~16h 5m drive

Houston, TX769 mi · ~22h 13m drive

Austin, TX733 mi · ~21h 11m drive

San Antonio, TX796 mi · ~23h drive

Los Angeles, CA1270 mi · ~36h 41m drive

San Francisco, CA1389 mi · ~40h 8m drive

San Diego, CA1262 mi · ~36h 27m drive

Seattle, WA1347 mi · ~38h 55m drive

Portland, OR1344 mi · ~38h 50m drive

Denver, CO446 mi · ~12h 53m drive

Phoenix, AZ989 mi · ~28h 34m drive

Salt Lake City, UT796 mi · ~23h drive

Honolulu, HI3783 mi · ~109h 17m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Kansas City (MCI)148 miles

Rental car

222 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

296 min$178-296

Minneapolis-St Paul (MSP)329 miles

Rental car

494 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

658 min$395-658

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award