Nebraska Wesleyan University
ABOUT US
Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Lincoln, an exciting college town with thriving tech, sports, arts and entertainment scenes. NWU serves about 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, offering a close-knit community in the heart of the city.
ACADEMICS
NWU offers over 100 programs, giving students the opportunity to pursue their passions while receiving an excellent liberal arts education.
A degree from NWU equips students with a broad range of valuable skills that are applicable to many careers and highly sought after by employers, including critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, creativity, management and more.
HANDS-ON LEARNING
NWU is committed to experiential learning; 100% of students participate in prestigious study abroad, research, service-learning or internship programs.
COMMUNITY
At NWU, students join a supportive community dedicated to their personal growth. The vibrant campus offers many events and more than 70 student groups for involvement and connection.
ATHLETICS
As Nebraska’s only NCAA Division III university, NWU has 21 sports teams and provides student-athletes with a strong balance between athletics and academics.
AFFORDABILITY
NWU delivers an outstanding education at a competitive cost, with customized financial aid packages tailored to students' strengths and needs. The average first-year and transfer scholarship package is $27,000.
Academic programs
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Nebraska Wesleyan University uses a comprehensive process to review applicants. We evaluate the rigor of students’ high school programs, academic honors, and participation in school or community activities.
Standardized test scores are optional for admission. Students may be admitted and awarded scholarships at NWU without consideration of their test scores.
Transfer
Nebraska Wesleyan University uses a broad, comprehensive process to review and select applicants. We evaluate the rigor of the colleges students have attended and the difficulty of the courses they completed.
To qualify for transfer admission, students must be in good standing at their current college or university and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. After acceptance, the NWU Registrar will determine how students’ credits will transfer.
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Visit us
We are excited to welcome you to the NWU campus! You can schedule a personalized visit with our admissions team.
During your visit, a current NWU student will give you a campus tour and introduce you to professors, coaches or faculty connected to your areas of interest.
After completing your official campus visit, you will automatically receive a renewable $1,000 grant toward your NWU tuition.
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