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Campus & Student Life at Nebraska Wesleyan University

Home to about 1,773 undergraduates in 2020, NWU is a small, private university located in Lincoln, Nebraska. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, NWU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by NWU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our NWU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Nebraska Wesleyan University is Affiliated With the United Methodist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.

NWU Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit NWU Disability Services.

NWU for the Military

While not a "service academy", NWU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit NWU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our NWU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Nebraska Wesleyan University

NWU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Nebraska Wesleyan University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Nebraska Wesleyan University

NWU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,773 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,665 (93.9%). Part-time attendance was 108 (6.1%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
1,6651081,773

Nebraska Wesleyan University is Ranked #1,568 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, NWU is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank NWU #1568 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Nebraska Wesleyan University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at NWU by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the NWU Diversity Guide.

Nebraska Wesleyan University Competes in the NCAA

NWU has a total of 422 student athletes, 272 men and 150 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$1,432,957
Total Expenses (all teams)$1,400,061
Net$32,896

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Nebraska Wesleyan University Athletics

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