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Nebraska Wesleyan University |
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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 University, founded in 1887 by the Nebraska Methodists, is comprised of 1500 students and 300 faculty and staff committed to the values and traditions inherent to a liberal arts education. |
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| County |
Lancaster County, NE |
| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I |
| Institution Level |
4 or more years |
| Institution Control |
Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
1,606 students
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| Part-Time Undergraduate |
236 students
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| Full-Time Graduate |
7 students
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| Part-Time Graduate |
167 students
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| Total Enrollment |
2,016 students
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| Total Dormitory Capacity |
847 students
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| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
100 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
22 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,897 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
20% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$1,072 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
98% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$7,006 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
79% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$3,490 |
- Ranked the number one liberal arts college in Nebraska by U.S. News and World Report (2005), Nebraska Wesleyan boasts curricula and programs 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.
- While Nebraska Wesleyan offers a broad-based curriculum—49 majors, 18 departments, 14 preprofessional programs and two Master's-level programs—the University also nurtures its liberal arts tradition. Wesleyan boasts a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio as well as unique learning opportunities, such as the Liberal Arts Seminar for first year students and service learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.
- Lincoln, the capital city of Nebraska, is a community of 225,000 people. Lincoln offers a small-town ambience with the amenities, attractions and entertainment opportunities of a metropolitan area.Nebraska Wesleyan University is located in historic University Place, a residential neighborhood in northeast Lincoln.
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is accredited by: The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 800.621.7440;www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org)
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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