Nebraska Wesleyan University

www.nebrwesleyan.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,402

4% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$25,628

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.23%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

81.8%

2,507 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,816

89.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

65.8%

289 Graduates

About

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a higher education institution located in Lancaster County, NE. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Nebraska Wesleyan University were General Biological Sciences (46 degrees awarded), General Business (38 degrees), and Registered Nursing (32 degrees).

In 2021, 496 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Nebraska Wesleyan University. 61.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (395 degrees), 12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (33 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Nebraska Wesleyan University is $37,402, which is $14,218 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Nebraska Wesleyan University is $37,402, which is $14,218 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,628.

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending Nebraska Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,402

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Nebraska Wesleyan University was $37,402. The cost of tuition at Nebraska Wesleyan University is $14,218 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Nebraska Wesleyan University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,628

2021 Value

3.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Nebraska Wesleyan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,628. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Nebraska Wesleyan University grew by 3.57%.

This chart compares the average net price of Nebraska Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,865

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Nebraska Wesleyan University was of $10,865 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.4% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Nebraska Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.06% with respect to 2020, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Nebraska Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.23%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Nebraska Wesleyan University was 1.23%, which represents 7 out of the 568 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Nebraska Wesleyan University received 2,507 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 2.96% annual growth. Out of those 2,507 applicants, 2,051 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,816 students enrolled at Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2021. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Nebraska Wesleyan University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,051

Accepted Out of 2,507

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Nebraska Wesleyan University was 81.8% (2,051 admissions from 2,507 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 69.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 2.96%, while admissions grew by 21.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Nebraska Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Nebraska Wesleyan University had a total enrollment of 1,816 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Nebraska Wesleyan University is 1,629 students and the part-time enrollment is 187. This means that 89.7% of students enrolled at Nebraska Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Nebraska Wesleyan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.8% White, 8.26% Hispanic or Latino, 2.81% Black or African American, 2.64% Asian, 2.64% Two or More Races, 0.33% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0551% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Nebraska Wesleyan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.4%), followed by White Male (33.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.73%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.5%), followed by White Male (21.7%) and Black or African American Female (13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,816 students. The full-time enrollment at Nebraska Wesleyan University is 1,629 and the part-time enrollment is 187. This means that 89.7% of students enrolled at Nebraska Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Nebraska Wesleyan University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Nebraska Wesleyan University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Nebraska Wesleyan University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Nebraska Wesleyan University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,449 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
150 enrolled students
Black or African American
51 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Nebraska Wesleyan University is 79.8% White, 8.26% Hispanic or Latino, 2.81% Black or African American, 2.64% Asian, 2.64% Two or More Races, 0.33% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0551% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 33 students (1.82%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 116 more women than men received degrees from Nebraska Wesleyan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Nebraska Wesleyan University is white (395 degrees awarded). There were 12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (33 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Nebraska Wesleyan University is General Biological Sciences (46 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (38 degrees) and Registered Nursing (32 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Nebraska Wesleyan University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (43 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (9 degrees), and History (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University are Physicians (411,063 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (188,231 people), Postsecondary teachers (186,775 people), Other managers (180,037 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (163,329 people).

The most specialized majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (43 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (9 degrees), History (11 degrees), Language & Linguistics (10 degrees), and Biology (51 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (43 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (9 degrees), History (11 degrees), Language & Linguistics (10 degrees), and Biology (51 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (529,996 people), Elementary & secondary schools (433,710 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (419,516 people), Offices of physicians (203,921 people), and Scientific research & development services (138,220 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Most Common (2020)

General Business
46 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
45 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Nebraska Wesleyan University was General Business with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Nebraska Wesleyan University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

190

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

306

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 190 degrees were awarded to men at Nebraska Wesleyan University, which is 0.621 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (306).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Nebraska Wesleyan University in General Business, which is 1.8 times more than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 55% of students graduating from Nebraska Wesleyan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Nebraska Wesleyan University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
395 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
33 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Nebraska Wesleyan University is white (395 degrees awarded). There were 12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (33 degrees).

3.23% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
244 degrees awarded
White Male
151 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Nebraska Wesleyan University is white female (244 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (151 degrees).

Operations

Nebraska Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at nearly $77M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 17.6M (22.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Nebraska Wesleyan University had a total salary expenditure of 40.9M. Nebraska Wesleyan University employs 40 Assistant professors, 39 Professors and 26 Associate professors. Most academics at Nebraska Wesleyan University are Female Assistant professor (26), Female Professor (21), and Male Professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nebraska Wesleyan University are: Management, with 38 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 31 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Endowment

$77M

2021 Endowment

31.3%

growth from 2020

Nebraska Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at about $77M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Nebraska Wesleyan University grew 31.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $26.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Nebraska Wesleyan University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.8M

2021 Salaries

12.9%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Nebraska Wesleyan University paid a median of $16.8M in salaries, which represents 41% of their overall expenditure ($40.9M) and a 12.9% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.13M

Instructional Salaries

113

Number of Employees

In 2021, Nebraska Wesleyan University paid a total of $7.13M to 113 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Nebraska Wesleyan University were Assistant professor with 40 employees, Professor with 39 employees, and Associate professor with 26 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nebraska Wesleyan University were Management with 38 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Nebraska Wesleyan University was Female Assistant professor with 26 employees, Female Professor with 21 employees, and Male Professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Nebraska Wesleyan University.