Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, Nebraska · Private
Nebraska Wesleyan University admitted 84% of 2,295 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1020–1210 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 69% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Nebraska Wesleyan University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($35 for international applicants), and Nebraska Wesleyan University doesn’t accept the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Nebraska Wesleyan University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $56,140 a year. After grants, students paid $24,863 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Nebraska Wesleyan University’s acceptance rate?
Nebraska Wesleyan University admitted 84% of applicants: 1,922 of 2,295 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Nebraska Wesleyan University’s application deadline?
Nebraska Wesleyan University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Nebraska Wesleyan University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1020 to 1210, with a median around 1110. A score at or above 1110 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Nebraska Wesleyan University’s application fee?
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($35 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Nebraska Wesleyan University doesn’t accept the Common App fee waiver.
Does Nebraska Wesleyan University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Nebraska Wesleyan University asks 3 questions of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, 50–150 words, plus two optional). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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