Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,686
Graduate Enrollment: 110
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 81.81%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 26.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.4% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 60.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 36.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 21.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 14.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 80.1%
Black: 2.6%
Hispanic: 8.7%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.7%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Black: 2.6%
Hispanic: 8.7%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.7%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $49,581
In-State tuition: $38,334Out-of-State tuition: $38,334
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,944 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,657 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $93,735 (2017)
Median Family Income: $69,291 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 27.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 63.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,970 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,441 |
| $30k-48k | $19,243 |
| $48k-75k | $25,358 |
| $75k-110k | $26,563 |
| $110k+ | $27,594 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 59%6-year graduation rate: 66%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,970 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,040 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 77.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 81.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 88.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 62.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 65.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $41,178 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $50,596 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 26 | $25,500 | $262 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 13 | $47,839 ($3,987) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 12 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 51 | $27,000 | $286 | $24,696 ($2,058) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 46 | $27,000 | $286 | $29,534 ($2,461) | $49,527 ($4,127) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | $31,971 ($2,664) | $40,348 ($3,362) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 28 | $34,750 | $256 | $37,407 ($3,117) | $49,895 ($4,158) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 24 | $27,000 | $286 | $24,478 ($2,040) | $23,723 ($1,977) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 59 | $27,000 | $221 | $71,911 ($5,993) | $73,776 ($6,148) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 34 | $407 | $88,823 ($7,402) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 59 | $26,750 | $257 | $45,524 ($3,794) | $64,443 ($5,370) |
| Master's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 37 | $311 | $70,295 ($5,858) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 16 | $55,494 ($4,625) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $62,559Full time faculty: 59%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $58,643,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $76,990,000 (2022)