Nebraska Wesleyan University

Overview

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a Comprehensive institution located in Lincoln, NE, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 5000 Saint Paul Avenue
Lincoln, NE  68504
United States

Contact Mr. Gordie Coffin
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@nebrwesleyan.edu
Phone: 402-465-2218
Fax: 402-465-2177

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business, Management, And Marketing Related
International Business/trade/commerce
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Political Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Education	Associate	Bachelors
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
German
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Nursing Administration
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biopsychology
Interdisciplinary Studies
International/global Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art
Directing And Theatrical Production
Dramatic/theater Arts
Dramatic/theater Arts And Stagecraft Related
Music
Music Performance
Musical Theater

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,803

Applied

1,341

Accepted

1,816

Enrolled

Female Admissions

992

Females Applied

784

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

811

Males Applied

557

Males Accepted

69%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.63

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	Not reported
Early decision plan	December 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	25	21	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

33,252

Fees

830

Full-time student fees

9,500

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

22,935

Avg. Financial Aid Package

24,357

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

12,666

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,317

Avg. Loan Aid

15,715

Avg. Grant Aid

18,402

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

69%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,816

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

14%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.5%
Black or African American	2.53%
White or Caucasian	82.16%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	1.82%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	2.48%
Other	2.2%

Gender

Male (42.29%)

Female (57.71%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Jim Wand hypnotist show, Visions and Ventures Symposium and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

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Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football			No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio