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Overview of Nebraska Wesleyan University

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 Read more… of the human community.

Quick Facts

2,138 students

82% admitted

$24,256 tuition/year

  • 1,736 full time
  • 402 part time
  • 701 men full time
  • 1,035 women full time
  • 1,459 applied
  • 1,196 admitted
  • 360 enrolled
  • $24,256 out of state
  • $400 fees
  • $6,672 room & board
  • $1,400 books

At a Glance

Religious affiliation: United Methodist
Institution Type: Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting: Large city
Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Semester
2,138 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Sarah from Lincoln, NE
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  • “Nebraska Wesleyan is overall a great school, and is truly the 'Harvard' of the Great Plains. The staff and faculty are not only knowledgeable, but kind and helpful as well,…”

  • Apr-28-2012 » Read More
  • Ellen from Rising City, NE
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  • “Nebraska Wesleyan is the perfect sized institute of higher learning. The faculty and staff at NWU are very knowledgeable and caring. I am receiving a great education at…”

  • Aug-30-2012 » Read More
  • Melanie from Lincoln, NE
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  • “School is overpriced. It requires students to buy health insurance even when they don't want to. Some classes require way too many books. Hope the school will honor the scholarships…”

  • Jan-15-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here