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    Information Summary

    Ranks 1928th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityMidsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
    Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
    Full-time Enrollment1,613
    Total Enrollment2,016
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$20
    Graduate Application Fee$50
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Lincoln, NE

    Total Population14,373 (14,302 urban / 71 rural)
    Households6,424 (2.11 people per house)
    Families2,966 (2.83 people per family)
    Pop. — African American584
    Pop. — Asian322
    Pop. — Pacific Islander18
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native201
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)13,325
    Pop. — Other309

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (other dominant fields)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingSmall four-year, highly residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Nebraska Wesleyan University?

    Ranks 754th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $18,980 $18,980 $18,980
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $322 $322 $322
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $715 $715 $715
    FT Graduate Tuition $4,350 $4,350 $4,350
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $290 $290 $290
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $28,017 $28,017 $28,017
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $20,352 $20,352 $20,352
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $20,352 $20,352 $20,352

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $17,090 trend  $19,302 $17,090 trend  $19,302 $17,090 trend  $19,302
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $900 trend  $1,050
    On-Campus – Room & Board $4,630 trend  $5,165
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,200 trend  $2,500
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Applicants 1,409 (666 male / 743 female)
    Admitted 1,180 (544 male / 636 female)
    Admission rate 84%
    First-time Enrollment 414 (200 male / 214 female)
    FT Enrollment 414 (200 male / 214 female)
    PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Nebraska Wesleyan University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordN/A / Required / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA, NAIA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Great Plains Athletic Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Great Plains Athletic Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Great Plains Athletic Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Great Plains Athletic Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Nebraska Wesleyan University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 258th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 98%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 21 / 28
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 21 / 27
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 22 / 27

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesNo
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity854
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$2,990
    Board Fee$2,180

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Nebraska Wesleyan University ranks 2803rd for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $2,897 95 pie   22%
    State & Local Grant Aid $1,072 85 pie   20%
    Institutional Grant Aid $7,006 418 pie   98%
    Student Loan Aid $3,490 336 pie   79%
    Any financial aid type   426 pie   100%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Nebraska Wesleyan University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    8917
    Black Non-Hispanic
    111526
    Hispanic
    161935
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    91423
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    6410
    White Non-Hispanic
    7361,0951,831
    Race Unknown
    235174
    Total 809 1,207 2,016

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Nebraska Wesleyan University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 8 8
    American History (United States) 2 4 2 8
    Art/Art Studies, General 1 4 5
    Athletic Training/Trainer 2 2
    Biochemistry 4 4
    Biological and Physical Sciences
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 23 24
    Biopsychology 1 1 2
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
    Business/Commerce, General 2 2 1 57 1 63
    Chemistry, General
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1 3 4
    Computer Science 1 2 3
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 11 11
    Economics, General 2 2
    Elementary Education and Teaching 1 9 10
    English Language and Literature, General 13 13
    English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 4 4
    Forensic Science and Technology 1 1 38 4 44
    French Language and Literature
    German Language and Literature
    Health and Physical Education, General 1 1
    History, General 10 10
    Industrial and Organizational Psychology 1 1
    Information Science/Studies
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 1 1 5 7
    International Relations and Affairs
    International/Global Studies 1 1
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 17 17
    Legal Assistant/Paralegal 1 1
    Mathematics, General 1 1
    Music Performance, General
    Music Teacher Education 2 2
    Music, General 3 3
    Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 2 1 75 10 88
    Philosophy 4 4
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 8 8
    Physics, General 3 3
    Political Communication
    Political Science and Government, General 1 6 7
    Psychology, General 2 31 33
    Religion/Religious Studies 1 1
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
    Social Science Teacher Education
    Social Sciences, Other
    Social Work 8 8
    Sociology 1 6 7
    Spanish Language and Literature 1 1
    Special Education and Teaching, General 5 5
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies 1 2 6 9
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 6 6
    Visual and Performing Arts, Other
    Women's Studies 1 1
    Total 1 11 6 8 1 388 17 432

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Nebraska Wesleyan University ranks 1745th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $49,987 ($52,786 male / $47,024 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 105 (54 male / 51 female)
    Total Benefits $1,439,573

    Nebraska Wesleyan University Summary

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    Nebraska Wesleyan University, is a private, coeducational university located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska Wesleyan was ranked the #1 liberal arts college in Nebraska by U.S. News and World Report in 2002. Nebraska Wesleyan received accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1914. Early on, Nebraska Wesleyan was a college of liberal arts; The high school was discontinued in 1931, and the primary schools in 1941 (grade school) and 1942 (kindergarten). Nebraska Wesleyan offered a Master of Arts degree until 1937. Nebraska Wesleyan has been associated with four emblems in its history, featuring the Sunflower (1894-1907), the Coyote (1907-1933), the Plainsman (1933-2000), and the Prairie Wolf (2000-present).

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    Nebraska Wesleyan University Academics

    There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. For one thing, the university has a Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Semester At Sea, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, United Nations Semester, Urban Semester, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Women’s Services can help. Nebraska Wesleyan University is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Physics
    Public Administration and Service:
    Social Work
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Nursing (RN)
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric, Political Communications
    History:
    History – General
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business Administration/Management, International Business
    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Biopsychology, Global Studies
    Computer Science:
    Computer Science, Information Sciences/Systems
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance
    Popular majors:
    seventeen percent business per marketing, fourteen percent education, ten percent health professions, ten percent parks and recreation, ten percent psychology, eight percent biology, six percent english, six percent social sciences, five percent visual and performing arts
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biochemistry, Biology, Chem/Phys/Molecular Biology
    Education:
    Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Science Teacher Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Special Education
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    French, German, Spanish
    Social Sciences:
    Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Exercise Sciences, Health/Physical Fitness, Sport/Fitness Administration
    English Language and Literature:
    English, Speech/Rhetorical Studies

    The cost per credit hour (overall) was $683 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Moreover, for international students, the application fee is 30. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of May.

    Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions

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    Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 84%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. An instance of this, there were one hundred and seventy-nine total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and thirty-three total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty dollars regular application fee, twenty dollars out-of-state application fee, Free online application fee and point zero .

    For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of May. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. If you wish to apply early, your application will be do no later than the 15th of November, of which you should hear back from the university no later than the 15th of December. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of July and Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. The regular application is due the 15th of August.

    Nebraska Wesleyan University Athletics

    The Prairie Wolves are a member of NAIA , NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball

    Nebraska Wesleyan University Financial Aid

    Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Other: Early Decision Institutional Aid form for Early Decision applicants only.. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Minority Status. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama and Religious Affiliation. Financial aid distribution is at sixty-five percent scholarships per grants and thirty-five percent loans per jobs.

    Nebraska Wesleyan University Students

    The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, United Methodist Church, Coed, where 84 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Besides, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Additionally, the student body consists of ninety percent in-state students, ten percent out-of-state students, fifty-eight percent women, forty-two percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, less than one percent asian per pacific islander, less than one percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, ninety-seven percent white per non-hispanic, less than one percent race per ethnicity unreported, twenty-two percent in top 10th of graduating class, fifty-seven percent in top quarter of graduating class and eighty-eight percent in top half of graduating class. Nebraska Wesleyan University offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, eight hundred and one degree-seeking undergrads, four hundred and six first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one hundred and seventy-four graduate enrollment.

    Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, ninety-one percent of first-year students live in college housing, sixty-three percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, one hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. In addition, the university has many unique facilites such as planetarium, laboratory theatre, greenhouse, herbarium, nuclear magnetic resonance laboratory, sleep laboratory. This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. In short, the school is located 55 miles from Omaha, 200 miles from Kansas City, Missouri.

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