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Nebraska Wesleyan University
- 5000 St Paul Ave
- Lincoln, NE 68504
- OPEID College Code: 00255500
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- General Phone: (402) 466-2371
- President: Frederik Ohles
- Website: www.nebrwesleyan.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 2,107
- College Mascot: Prairie Wolves
Note: Former Nicknames: Coyotes and Plainsmen 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Mission Statement
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is an academic community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth within the context of a liberal arts education and in an environment of Christian concern.
Nebraska Wesleyan was founded by Nebraska Methodists and actively maintains its relation to the United Methodist Church. The University reflects the Judeo-Christian tradition in its efforts to integrate questions about meaning and value with the pursuit of learning and understanding. The University is committed to excellence of academic endeavor and to learning as a lifelong process. The curricula and programs are designed to assist students in gaining and expanding knowledge and skills, in developing their competence in rational thought and communication, in broadening their perspectives on humanity and culture, and in enhancing their spiritual, physical, emotional and aesthetic resources. Nebraska Wesleyan intends that its students develop a sense of individual worth and become useful and serving members of the human community.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.nebrwesleyan.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 714 | 918 | 1,632 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 547 (77%) | 753 (82%) | 1,300 (80%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 166 (30%) | 273 (36%) | 439 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 436 | 99% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 74% | 23% | 21% | 97% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,731 | $2,896 | $652 | $8,568 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Number in Default | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 792 | 607 | 366 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $20,252 | $19,302 | $18,410 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $20,252 | $19,302 | $18,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,050 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,340 | $5,165 | $5,015 |
| Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $29,592 | $28,017 | $26,925 |
| Out of State | $29,592 | $28,017 | $26,925 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $21,452 | $20,352 | $19,410 |
| Out of State | $21,452 | $20,352 | $19,410 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $21,452 | $20,352 | $19,410 |
| Out of State | $21,452 | $20,352 | $19,410 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,107 Undergraduate: 1,888 Graduate: 219
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 846 Female: 1,261
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 804 Female: 1,084
- Graduate Gender Male: 42 Female: 177
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,725 Part-Time: 382
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,671 Part-Time: 217
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 54 Part-Time: 165
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 17 | 0.8% |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.3% |
| Black | 31 | 1% |
| Asian | 26 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 2% |
| White | 1,807 | 86% |
| Unknown | 188 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 18 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 734 | 35% |
| Ages 20-21 | 672 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 264 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 162 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 68 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 55 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 75 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 41 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 13 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 447 | 282 | 165 |
| Faculty Status | 208 | 106 | 102 |
| Tenured Faculty | 67 | 67 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 212 | 110 | 102 |
| Primarily Instruction | 212 | 110 | 102 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 55 | 53 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 95 | 49 | 46 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 85 | 70 | 15 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 45 | 31 | 14 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 29 | 29 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,942 (105) | $56,028 (52) | $49,914 (53) |
| Professor | $66,185 (34) | $66,711 (23) | $65,086 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $51,918 (32) | $52,645 (14) | $51,352 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,458 (30) | $44,918 (11) | $42,614 (19) |
| Instructor | $38,336 (6) | $37,000 (2) | $39,003 (4) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,674 (5) | $61,447 (2) | $48,492 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $63,398 (2) | $71,108 (1) | $55,687 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,192 (3) | $51,786 (1) | $44,895 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,532 (110) | $55,815 (54) | $49,366 (56) |
| Professor | $66,185 (34) | $66,711 (23) | $65,086 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $51,915 (34) | $53,014 (15) | $51,047 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,018 (33) | $44,705 (12) | $42,053 (21) |
| Instructor | $38,336 (6) | $37,000 (2) | $39,003 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 472 | 308 | 164 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 441 | 288 | 153 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 54 | 34 | 20 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 116 | 68 | 48 |
| Football | 116 | 116 | - |
| Golf | 23 | 15 | 8 |
| Soccer | 46 | 28 | 18 |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Tennis | 27 | 11 | 16 |
| Volleyball | 30 | - | 30 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $12,919 | $10,710 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,471 | $1,386 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 64 | 37 | 27 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 70% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 69% |
| Female | 70% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 56% |
| Hispanic | 75% |
| White | 70% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 56% |
| 5 Years | 67% |
| 6 Years | 70% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | - | 2 |
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