Nebraska Wesleyan University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4292 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1187 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1112 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 8 of 23 | In Nebraska |
| # 2 of 4 | In Lincoln, NE |
| # 4906 of 6,372 | For Sociology |
| Top 1-3 | For 4 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
80%
Average SAT
1,155
Average ACT
25
Avg. cost to attend
$21,122 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,463
Graduates
191
Male:Female Ratio
43:57
Religion
United Methodist
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Nebraska Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 80% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Applicants | 2,725 | 1,362 | 1,362 |
| Admissions | 2,175 | 1,047 | 1,127 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 352 | 161 | 191 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 75% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 3% |
| â– Asian | 2% |
| â– Hispanic | 9% |
| â– Black or African American | 5% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Nebraska Wesleyan University majors
Nebraska Wesleyan University has granted 338 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, and 54 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 25 | 19 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | - |
| Psychology, General | 37 | - |
| Social Work | 13 | 21 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 20 | 8 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 19 | - |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 19 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | - |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 9 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | - |
| Accounting | 8 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | - |
| Biochemistry | 7 | - |
| Nursing Administration | - | 6 |
| Acting | 5 | - |
| Musical Theatre | 5 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | - |
| Data Analytics, General | 4 | - |
| Physics, General | 4 | - |
| Economics, General | 3 | - |
| History, General | 3 | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 2 | - |
| Criminology | 2 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | - |
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | - |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | - |
| Organizational Communication, General | 2 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 2 | - |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2 | - |
| Systems Science and Theory | 2 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | - |
| Computer Science | 1 | - |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 | - |
| Financial Planning and Services | 1 | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | - |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | - |
| Music, General | 1 | - |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 338 | 54 |
Publications & Citations
Nebraska Wesleyan University has published 466 scientific papers with 8,910 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Physics, Law, Sociology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
288
/ 4,634
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
221
/ 5,711
|
| Environmental Science |
202
/ 3,101
|
| Political Science |
167
/ 1,407
|
| Medicine |
157
/ 3,231
|
| Chemistry |
157
/ 3,727
|
| Physics |
150
/ 2,912
|
| Law |
149
/ 1,376
|
| Sociology |
148
/ 3,115
|
| Philosophy |
144
/ 3,191
|
| Computer Science |
136
/ 4,116
|
| Engineering |
133
/ 4,108
|
| History |
124
/ 850
|
| Geography and Cartography |
111
/ 1,446
|
| Psychology |
111
/ 3,777
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
105
/ 1,638
|
| Biochemistry |
97
/ 2,996
|
| Ecology |
96
/ 1,907
|
| Geology |
90
/ 1,707
|
| Genetics |
89
/ 2,788
|
| Mathematics |
71
/ 1,321
|
| Archaeology |
68
/ 651
|
| Art & Design |
67
/ 419
|
| Paleontology |
66
/ 1,149
|
| Economics |
62
/ 826
|
| Organic chemistry |
61
/ 1,445
|
| Linguistics |
61
/ 754
|
| Business |
54
/ 791
|
| Pathology |
48
/ 1,105
|
| Materials Science |
46
/ 669
|
| Botany |
42
/ 1,116
|
| Education |
40
/ 534
|
| Optics |
39
/ 1,177
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
38
/ 883
|
| Mathematics Education |
38
/ 428
|
| Statistics |
38
/ 919
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
36
/ 207
|
| Anthropology |
35
/ 352
|
| Nuclear Physics |
34
/ 291
|
| Development Studies |
34
/ 583
|
Annual publication & citation counts
15 Notable alumni
1. Rod Markin
1956-. (aged 70)
pathologist
Rodney Smith Markin, is an American pathologist and authority in the field of laboratory automation. In 1993, he designed and created one of the world's first automated clinical laboratory specimen, device and analyzer management systems. In the mid-1990s, he chaired a standards group called the Clinical Testing Automation Standards Steering Committee (CTASSC) of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, which...
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2. Charles E. Winter
1870-1948 (aged 78)
lawyer
judge
politician
Charles Edwin Winter was an American attorney, politician, and author who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Wyoming's at-large congressional district from 1923 to 1929.
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3. Clifford Ragsdale Hope
1893-1970 (aged 77)
lawyer
politician
Clifford Ragsdale Hope was a U.S. representative from Kansas, and a member of the Republican Party. Born in Birmingham, Iowa, Hope attended public schools and Nebraska Wesleyan University, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He served during the First World War, as a second lieutenant. He served in the Kansas House of Representatives. He was elected to the Seventieth United States Congress in...
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4. John N. Norton
1878-1960 (aged 82)
politician
John Nathaniel Norton was an American Democratic Party politician.
All 15 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
NWU
Founded
1887
Colors
brown, gold
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
300
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Address
5000 St Paul Ave Lincoln, Nebraska, 68504-2794 United States
City Population
291,000
Phone
4024662371
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