2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$25,628
Net Price
82%
Admitted
20%
Enrolled
66%
Graduation Rate
12/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Nebraska Wesleyan University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,816. In 2021, there were 52 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #7 in Nebraska and ranks #621 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
52
Total Enrollment
1,816
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Nebraska Rank
Combining ranking factors for 16 schools that offer psychology degrees in Nebraska, Nebraska Wesleyan University ranks #7.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University ranks #621.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Nebraska Wesleyan University offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
Counseling and Applied Psychology | 1 |
General Psychology | 24 |
Industrial Organizational Psychology | 1 |
Social Work | 26 |
Total Graduates | 52 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 2,507 students applied to the Nebraska Wesleyan University. The university admitted 82% and 20% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Nebraska universities is 4,422. On average, all Nebraska institutions admit 76% and 24% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Nebraska Wesleyan University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 74%. Compared to all Nebraska four or more years colleges, the percentage is 68%.
The overall graduation rate for Nebraska Wesleyan University is 66%, compared to 53% for all Nebraska universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 42%.
Compare NWU to Nebraska Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Nebraska Wesleyan University to the average of all Nebraska four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
NWU
2,507
Applicants
82%
Percent Admitted
20%
Percent Enrolled
74%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
NE Colleges
4,422
Applicants
76%
Percent Admitted
24%
Percent Enrolled
68%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 113 or 57% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 86 or 43% part-time faculty members employed at Nebraska Wesleyan University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 113 or 57%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
NWU
12 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
57%
Percent Full-Time
43%
Percent Part-Time
57%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
NE Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
48%
Percent Full-Time
52%
Percent Part-Time
47%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Nebraska Wesleyan University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $37,402, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $7,400 and the average cost for graduate fees is $180.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Nebraska Wesleyan University | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $10,944 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,500 |
Total Living Expenses | $14,444 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $37,402 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,000 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $52,846 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $7,400 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $180 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $7,580 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University is $25,628. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Nebraska Wesleyan University to all Nebraska universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
NWU
$52,846
Cost to Attend
$22,903
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$25,628
Net Price
NE Colleges
$30,172
Cost to Attend
$12,320
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$16,371
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 427 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,684 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $22,903.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 1,684 | $22,903 |
Pell Grants | 494 | $4,602 |
Federal Student Loans | 1,119 | $6,533 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Nebraska Wesleyan University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
NWU
1,684
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
494
Number of Pell Grants
15%
Pell Grants
1,119
Federal Student Loans
34%
Federal Student Loans
NE Colleges
2,972
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
1,159
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
1,481
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
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