Join us for “The Numbers You Need to Know,” a professional development event for counselors and advisors on Friday, September 18th at 1 PM ET/12 PM CT/11 AM MT/10 AM PT.
Nebraska Wesleyan University
nebrwesleyan.edu
Lincoln, NE
Private | Liberal Arts College | Religious Affiliation: United Methodist Church
1,463 Undergraduates | 1,654 Total Enrollment | Student Faculty Ratio: 12:1
ATHLETICS
Mascot: Prairie Wolves | NCAA Division III | American Rivers Conference
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Tuition: $42,274.00 | Out-of-State: $42,274.00
Total Cost: $59,987.00 | Out-of-State: $59,987.00
Average Net Price: $21,122.00
Average Financial Aid: $29,787.00
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Applicants: 2,725 | Percent Accepted: 79.82%
INCOMING FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT 25th Percentile: 1020 | Median: 1180 | 75th Percentile: 1290
% Submitting SAT: 1.42%
ACT 25th Percentile: 22 | Median: 24 | 75th Percentile: 27
% Submitting ACT: 23.01%
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application Portal: Common App; Own Portal
Early Action Deadline: N/A
Early Action II Deadline: N/A
Priority Deadline: N/A
Early Decision Deadline: N/A
Early Decision II Deadline: N/A
Regular Decision Deadline: Rolling
Test Optional
Recommendations: None
Supplemental Essays:
Personal attention is one of Nebraska Wesleyan’s core values which inspires success in our students. Please describe a teacher, coach, or mentor who has inspired or encouraged you on your path to success. (50-150 words)
What additional information would you like us to know about you? (Optional; up to 150 words)
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