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
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 2,093
- College Mascot: Prairie Wolves
Note: Former Nicknames: Coyotes and Plainsmen - Write First Review!
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Nebraska Wesleyan University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- 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
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Website
- www.nebrwesleyan.edu
- 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.
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
Nebraska Wesleyan University Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.nebrwesleyan.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- 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 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 603 | 825 | 1,428 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 494 (82%) | 684 (83%) | 1,178 (82%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 161 (33%) | 232 (34%) | 393 (33%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 389 | 99% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 27 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 72% | 27% | 24% | 98% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,369 | $3,871 | $942 | $9,021 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Number in Default | 8 | 7 | 12 |
| Number in Repayment | 401 | 545 | 792 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $22,312 | $21,272 | $20,252 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $22,312 | $21,272 | $20,252 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $22,312 | $21,272 | $20,252 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,230 | $5,710 | $5,340 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,230 | $5,710 | $5,380 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $32,742 | $30,982 | $29,592 |
| In-State | $32,742 | $30,982 | $29,592 |
| Out of State | $32,742 | $30,982 | $29,592 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $32,742 | $30,982 | $29,632 |
| In-State | $32,742 | $30,982 | $29,632 |
| Out of State | $32,742 | $30,982 | $29,632 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $26,512 | $25,272 | $24,252 |
| In-State | $26,512 | $25,272 | $24,252 |
| Out of State | $26,512 | $25,272 | $24,252 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,093 Undergraduate: 1,852 Graduate: 241
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 828 Female: 1,265
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 774 Female: 1,078
- Graduate Gender Male: 54 Female: 187
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,679 Part-Time: 414
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,622 Part-Time: 230
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 57 Part-Time: 184
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 35 | 2% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 175 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 636 | 30% |
| Ages 20-21 | 702 | 34% |
| Ages 22-24 | 275 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 180 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 81 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 69 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 85 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 41 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.4% |
| Age Unknown | 12 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 475 | 292 | 183 |
| Faculty Status | 216 | 109 | 107 |
| Tenured Faculty | 71 | 71 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 220 | 113 | 107 |
| Primarily Instruction | 220 | 113 | 107 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 58 | 57 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 88 | 53 | 35 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 109 | 69 | 40 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 45 | 31 | 14 |
| Skilled Crafts | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 42 | 28 | 14 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,559 (108) | $57,635 (52) | $51,704 (56) |
| Professor | $67,558 (34) | $68,291 (23) | $66,025 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $53,291 (37) | $53,967 (15) | $52,830 (22) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,313 (30) | $44,369 (13) | $44,270 (17) |
| Instructor | $41,157 (3) | - (-) | $41,157 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,989 (5) | $66,148 (2) | $50,883 (3) |
| Professor | $77,897 (1) | $77,897 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $58,436 (1) | - (-) | $58,436 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,399 (1) | $54,399 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $47,106 (2) | - (-) | $47,106 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,208 (113) | $57,505 (54) | $51,191 (59) |
| Professor | $67,449 (35) | $68,102 (24) | $66,025 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $53,147 (38) | $53,967 (15) | $52,612 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,320 (31) | $44,379 (14) | $44,270 (17) |
| Instructor | $40,111 (5) | - (-) | $40,111 (5) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 435 | 278 | 157 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 405 | 258 | 147 |
| Baseball | 39 | 39 | - |
| Basketball | 41 | 19 | 22 |
| All Track Combined | 106 | 64 | 42 |
| Football | 110 | 110 | - |
| Golf | 25 | 17 | 8 |
| Soccer | 37 | 20 | 17 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Tennis | 24 | 9 | 15 |
| Volleyball | 31 | - | 31 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $14,872 | $12,530 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,984 | $1,629 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 69 | 37 | 32 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Soccer | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 66% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 63% |
| Female | 69% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 75% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 71% |
| White | 67% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 52% |
| 5 Years | 63% |
| 6 Years | 66% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 3 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 3 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
