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Nebraska Wesleyan University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Nebraska Wesleyan University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$41,658

Average net price after aid

$23,140

Total attendance cost

$53,350

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Nebraska Wesleyan University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$41,658

Out-of-state tuition

$41,658

Average net price

$23,140

Attendance cost

$53,350

Nebraska Wesleyan University Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Tuition

Per semester: $20,829

Annual: $41,658

Room and board

Per semester: $4,991

Annual: $9,982

Books and supplies

Per semester: $500

Annual: $1,000

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $1,750

Annual: $3,500

Attendance cost

Per semester: $26,675

Annual: $53,350

Nebraska Wesleyan University Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$166,632

Four-year attendance estimate

$213,400

Four-year average net price

$92,560

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Nebraska Wesleyan University is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $41,658 and out-of-state tuition is $41,658. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Nebraska Wesleyan University as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Nebraska Wesleyan University reports $41,658 for out-of-state tuition and $41,658 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$9,982

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$12,948

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$1,000

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$3,500

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$53,350

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Nebraska Wesleyan University pays approximately $23,140 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Nebraska average of $16,962 and above the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

83.75%

SAT Average

1,209

ACT Range

22-27

Nebraska Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 83.75%. This means approximately 838 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,514 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

83.75%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$41,658

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$41,658

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$53,350

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$23,140

State avg: $16,962. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

29.60%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

55.63%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$41,658

Room and board

$9,982

Books and supplies

$1,000

Other expenses

$3,500

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$53,350

Average net price

$23,140

Average aid coverage

57%

$30,210 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Nebraska Wesleyan University pays approximately $23,140 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Nebraska average of $16,962 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Nebraska Wesleyan University?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Nebraska and national averages.

Nebraska Wesleyan University net price

$23,140

Nebraska average

$16,962

National average

$17,506

Nebraska Wesleyan University Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $41,658 and average net price at $23,140. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$41,658

Current net price

$23,140

Current out-of-state tuition $41,658
Current average net price $23,140

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

68.89%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$56,405

Undergraduates

1,514

10-Year Median Earnings - Nebraska Wesleyan University vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates earn about 1.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Nebraska Wesleyan University?

Undergraduates

1,514

Completion rate

68.89%

Above national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

29.60%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

55.63%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 29.60% of Nebraska Wesleyan University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 55.63% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

29.60%

Federal loan rate

55.63%

Students with any loan

94.36%

Average net price

$23,140

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Nebraska Wesleyan University

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Nebraska Wesleyan University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$17,500

Median completer debt

$26,970

Median monthly payment

$286

Federal loan rate

55.63%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Nebraska Wesleyan University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Nebraska Wesleyan University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Nebraska Wesleyan University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$70,406,000

Faculty salary field

$7,128

Tuition revenue per FTE

$12,504

Instructional spend per FTE

$8,040

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Nebraska Wesleyan University lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

Nebraska Wesleyan University is listed at 5000 St Paul Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504-2794. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.

Address

5000 St Paul Ave
Lincoln, NE 68504-2794

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Nebraska Wesleyan University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Accept. rate
83.75%
Tuition
$41,658
Net price
$23,140
10-yr earnings
$56,405
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$76,833
Creighton University
Accept. rate
72.31%
Tuition
$47,000
Net price
$32,380
10-yr earnings
$73,911
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Accept. rate
62.91%
Tuition
$20,070
Net price
$25,884
10-yr earnings
$70,845
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
Accept. rate
88.29%
Tuition
$18,173
Net price
$19,474
10-yr earnings
$65,071

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Nebraska Wesleyan University tuition?

Nebraska Wesleyan University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $41,658. In-state tuition is $41,658. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Nebraska Wesleyan University's average net price?

Nebraska Wesleyan University's average net price in the local dataset is $23,140. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Nebraska Wesleyan University fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Nebraska Wesleyan University.

What is Nebraska Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?

Nebraska Wesleyan University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 83.75%.

How much is Nebraska Wesleyan University tuition?

Nebraska Wesleyan University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $41,658.

What is Nebraska Wesleyan University's average net price?

Nebraska Wesleyan University's average net price in the local dataset is $23,140.

What does Nebraska Wesleyan University cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $20,377 for Nebraska Wesleyan University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is Nebraska Wesleyan University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $56,405 for Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Is Nebraska Wesleyan University accredited?

Nebraska Wesleyan University's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend Nebraska Wesleyan University?

The local dataset lists 1,514 undergraduate students at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

What percentage of Nebraska Wesleyan University students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Nebraska Wesleyan University in the local dataset is 29.60%.

What is the federal loan rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University?

The federal loan rate for Nebraska Wesleyan University in the local dataset is 55.63%.

Where should I verify Nebraska Wesleyan University data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Nebraska Wesleyan University or the latest official federal education data.