by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Nebraska Wesleyan University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, NWU is ranked #785 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
NWU is also ranked #11 on the Best Colleges in Nebraska list.
The acceptance rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is 80%. That’s higher than the rate at many schools, but still low enough to be considered somewhat selective. If you want to get in, you’ll need good grades and to be able to show that NWU is a good fit for you.
About 2% of students accepted to NWU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 660. Math scores were between 530 and 630.
NWU received ACT scores from 23% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 22 and 27.
At NWU, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 12 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Nebraska Wesleyan University is 64%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Nebraska Wesleyan University has a freshmen retention rate of 75%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At NWU the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 69%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
In the current academic year, there are 1,514 undergraduates at NWU.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
The overall average net price of NWU is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for NWU
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,377 | $18,737 | $19,482 | $24,859 | $27,670 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of NWU, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At NWU, approximately 54% of students took out student loans averaging $6,541 a year. That adds up to $26,164 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 1.8%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Nebraska Wesleyan University make around $56,405 per year during the early years of their employment. That’s great news for Nebraska Wesleyan University students since it is 15% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University make the most money.
Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Contact information for Nebraska Wesleyan University can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 5000 St Paul Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504-2794 |
| Phone: | 4024662371 |
| Website: | www.nebrwesleyan.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/NebraskaWesleyan |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/NEWesleyan |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 20 majors graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 424 | NA |
| Health & Physical Education | 61 | $22,771 |
| Business & Commerce | 48 | $53,980 |
| General Biology | 39 | NA |
| General Psychology | 39 | $28,546 |
| Nursing | 34 | $73,837 |
| Social Work | 34 | $36,757 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 18 | NA |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 14 | $23,014 |
| General English Literature | 13 | NA |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
300 students took at least one online class at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Learn more about online learning at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References