Nebraska Wesleyan University
Nebraska Wesleyan University is one of the seventeen private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Nebraska. The campus is located in an urban area, in Lincoln.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,064 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 406 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 305 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 75%). Every year 65% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Nebraska Wesleyan University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $31,974, and fees were $920. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $31,974 and $920 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students2,064 |
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation United Methodist |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate75% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1914 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 09/01/2002 - 06/30/2016 |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1986 - 06/30/2016 |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Admission
71%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1040 to 1300 |
ACT | 22 to 28 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,160/credit | |
In State Students | $1,160/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,160/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $395/credit | |
In State Students | $395/credit | |
Out of State Students | $395/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $52,200 | $52,200 | $52,200 |
ADN | 70 | $81,200 | $81,200 | $81,200 |
BSN | 125 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $145,000 |
FNP | 50 | $19,750 | $19,750 | $19,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Nebraska Wesleyan University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 28% | $4,124 |
Other Federal Grant | 28% | $295 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $1,186 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $17,448 |
Federal Student Loans | 72% | $5,177 |
Private Loans | 12% | $11,882 |
$24,383
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$18,716 |
$30,001 to $48,000$17,734 |
$48,001 to $75,000$23,694 |
$75,001 to $110,000$25,163 |
Over $110,000$26,548 |
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Student Population
1,779
Undergrads
285
Graduates
1,270
Women
794
Men
77%
Full-time
23%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
81% |
Hispanic |
6% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Nebraska state board of nursing.