This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, closing this banner, or clicking "I Agree", you agree to the use of cookies.
Read our cookies policy and privacy statement for more information.
ACT
22/28
SAT
1040/1300
Estimated Cost
$46,544
Financial Aid
$27,549
Students
1,000 - 4,999
About Nebraska Wesleyan University
Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU) is a private, coeducational university located in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. It was founded in 1887 by Nebraska Methodists. As of 2007, it has 1,600 full-time students and 300 faculty and staff. The school teaches in the tradition of a liberal arts college education. Nebraska Wesleyan was ranked the #1 liberal arts college in Nebraska by U.S. News and World Report in 2015. In 2009, Forbes ranked it 84th of America's Best Colleges. It remains affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Nebraska Wesleyan University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#434 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Nebraska
#4 of 50
2024 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska
#2 of 33
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Nebraska Wesleyan University is Business Management followed by Medical, Education, Parks & Recreation and Visual/Performing Arts.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University within four or six years.