Lincoln, NE
Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 68% to 84% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,405 | 1,630 | 487 | 68% |
| 2020 | 2,435 | 1,693 | 427 | 70% |
| 2021 | 2,507 | 2,051 | 405 | 82% |
| 2022 | 2,370 | 1,931 | 358 | 81% |
| 2023 | 2,295 | 1,922 | 440 | 84% |
Fall 2023 applicants
992 of 1,134 women and 930 of 1,161 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Nebraska Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 84% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,922 of 2,295 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
2,295 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 440 enrolled.
No. Nebraska Wesleyan University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 68% to 84% — it has become less selective.