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Nebraska Wesleyan University
Most applicants get into Nebraska Wesleyan University — 79.8% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Nebraska Wesleyan University sits in Lincoln proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $93,116 four years out. Faculty pay averages $80,940 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,453 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1020 and 1210 — near the NE middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Nebraska Wesleyan University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Nebraska Wesleyan University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1020–1210 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Nebraska Wesleyan University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 550 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 560 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Nebraska Wesleyan University received 2,295 applications and admitted 1,922 (83.7%), with 440 enrolling.
How Nebraska Wesleyan University compares
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | Nebraska median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 79.8% | 79.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $43,572 | $20,640 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,405 | $53,909 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Nebraska Wesleyan University student earns $56,405 — 5% above the Nebraska median of $53,909 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Nebraska Wesleyan University lists tuition at $43,572 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Nebraska Wesleyan University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $43,572 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,453 undergraduates, Nebraska Wesleyan University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
66.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 34% don't — ask a Nebraska Wesleyan University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Nebraska Wesleyan University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,116 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,139 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $70,281 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,770 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,937 |
| Biology, General | $54,566 |
| Psychology, General | $50,320 |
| Social Work | $48,785 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $45,420 |
Median earnings for these 9 Nebraska Wesleyan University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,405 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 35 additional Nebraska Wesleyan University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Nebraska Wesleyan University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1020–1210 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 79.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Nebraska Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
83.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,922 admitted from 2,295 applicants.
How much does Nebraska Wesleyan University cost?
At Nebraska Wesleyan University, published tuition is $43,572 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Nebraska Wesleyan University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,405 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Nebraska
- Midland University — 66.1% admitted
- Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health — 73.4% admitted
- Hastings College — 71.7% admitted
- Creighton University — 79.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.