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Nebraska Wesleyan University, commonly referred to as NWU, was founded by the Nebraska Methodists in 1887. This private, four-year liberal arts institute is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. NWU's recent enrollments have ben over 1,500 students every year. The 2002 edition of U.S. News and World Report placed NWU at the 1st position among all the liberal arts colleges in Nebraska.
Nebraska Wesleyan University offers over 40 majors, more than 30 minors, and several master’s degrees. Students can opt for courses in art, biology, education, business, health sciences, music, religion and philosophy, mathematics, computer science, and English, among others.
The sports teams of NWU are nicknamed the Prairie Wolves. They are members of the NCAA Division III, and participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, track and field, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
The main campus of Nebraska Wesleyan University is in Lincoln, NE (a medium-sized city). The school is a United Methodist institution. Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Nebraska Wesleyan University offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to science, drama and performing arts, nursing and emergency medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Nebraska Wesleyan University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 520 to 650. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 550 or more.
Nebraska Wesleyan University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 2,107 enrolled students.
Nebraska Wesleyan University makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Nebraska Wesleyan University belong to the Great Plains Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Nebraska Wesleyan University
5000 St Paul Ave
Lincoln, NE 68504-2794
General Phone: (402) 466-2371
http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 115 | business, accounting, business administration, international business, business and related services |
| Liberal Arts | 101 | American history, speech and rhetoric, English, history, political science, Spanish language, international studies, sociology, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 61 | nursing administration |
| Science | 51 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, biopsychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 36 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Education and Teaching | 35 | special ed, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, social science teaching, science teaching, middle school teaching, English teaching |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 30 | forensic science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 28 | psychology, organizational psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 6 | drama, various performing arts |
| Media | 5 | communication studies, political communication |
| Music | 5 | music, music performance |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | religion, philosophy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer science, information science |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 408 | 53 |
| Master's degree | 71 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 13 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 6 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Nebraska Wesleyan University had a total enrollment of 2,107 students (2,064 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 36% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 92% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Nebraska Wesleyan University offers campus housing for 899 of its 2,064 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lincoln, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 23 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,519 | 1,214 | 80% | 383 | 32% |
| Men | 685 | 538 | 79% | 171 | 32% |
| Women | 834 | 676 | 81% | 212 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 680 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,272 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,272 |
| Room and board | $ 5,710 |
| Room charge | $ 3,240 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,470 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Nebraska Wesleyan University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 255500)
Nebraska Wesleyan University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $56,532 | 3 | $50,084 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $68,262 | 12 | $66,388 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $53,487 | 22 | $52,413 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $45,234 | 17 | $43,427 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $40,369 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $40,400 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $57,269 | 59 | $51,036 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Political Communication
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Nebraska Wesleyan University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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