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About Nebraska Wesleyan University

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Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private university in Lincoln, NE, known for its private liberal arts, health sciences focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 81%, Nebraska Wesleyan University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 358 students each year. Nebraska Wesleyan University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1010–1240, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Nebraska Wesleyan University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $28,091 per year; the sticker price of $53,778 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Nebraska Wesleyan University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

81%
Overall Accept Rate
1125
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1010 – 1240 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 22 – 29

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Nebraska Wesleyan University

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Demonstrated Interest
Visit the Nebraska Wesleyan campus in Lincoln and schedule a meeting with an admissions counselor, since smaller schools like NWU often track personal contact and a visit can meaningfully strengthen your file.
Extracurriculars
Nebraska Wesleyan emphasizes undergraduate research and its Acklie Scholar program, so highlight any independent research projects, science fair work, or academic inquiry experiences directly in your application materials.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Nebraska Wesleyan University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$54k/yr$14.9k
30k-48k~$54k/yr$17.0k
48k-75k~$54k/yr$14.6k
75k-110k~$54k/yr$18.2k
110k+~$54k/yr$23.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

69%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,075
Undergrad Enrollment
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