Nebraska Wesleyan University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Nebraska Wesleyan University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,690 students enrolled. This school was established in 1887 and is one of the 10 colleges and schools located in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Nebraska Wesleyan University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Nebraska Wesleyan University you can obtain your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
59
Nebraska Wesleyan University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 59 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Biology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Nebraska Wesleyan University student retention rate is fair at 75% (close to Nebraska average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is average: 63%. About 12% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Nebraska Wesleyan University is good - 11:1. Find out more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high - around $38,900 per year. The additional fees at Nebraska Wesleyan University beyond tuition are around $1,000; this comes to a total of $39,900 per year.

Read the details about Nebraska Wesleyan University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
81%
Easy
According to recent data, 2,370 applications were submitted and 1,931 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Nebraska Wesleyan University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,500
Medium
Nebraska Wesleyan University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Nebraska Wesleyan University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Nebraska Wesleyan University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,000 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: approximately $6,500 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Nebraska Wesleyan University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Nebraska Wesleyan University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Nebraska Wesleyan University
5000 St Paul Ave
Lincoln, Nebraska
68504-2794, USA
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