- Acceptance rate: 80% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 490–660 reading and writing, 530–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–27 composite
- Average net price: $24,863 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Nebraska Wesleyan University reported: an acceptance rate of 80% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 22–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Nebraska Wesleyan University reviews each application.
Nebraska Wesleyan University GPA requirements
Nebraska Wesleyan University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Nebraska Wesleyan University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Nebraska Wesleyan University acceptance rate
Nebraska Wesleyan University admitted 2,175 of 2,725 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 80%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Lincoln, Nebraska, with 1,463 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Nebraska Wesleyan University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 490 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 560 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 20 | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1189 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Nebraska Wesleyan University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Nebraska Wesleyan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,863 a year at Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Nebraska Wesleyan University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Nebraska Wesleyan University admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Nebraska Wesleyan University?
A lot: Nebraska Wesleyan University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Nebraska Wesleyan University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Nebraska Wesleyan University admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Nebraska Wesleyan University students have?
The middle 50% of Nebraska Wesleyan University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–660 in reading and writing and 530–630 in math; ACT composite 22–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Nebraska Wesleyan University test optional?
Yes. Nebraska Wesleyan University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 2% sent SAT scores and 23% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Nebraska Wesleyan University look for?
Nebraska Wesleyan University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University?
Nebraska Wesleyan University's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,175 of 2,725 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What do students pay at Nebraska Wesleyan University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,863 a year at Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Nebraska Wesleyan University?
Yes. Nebraska Wesleyan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Nebraska Wesleyan University if a parent went there?
Yes. Nebraska Wesleyan University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Nebraska Wesleyan University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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