More selective than 43% of Nebraska colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
3% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 32% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Nebraska Wesleyan University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
We don't have Nebraska Wesleyan University's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at Nebraska Wesleyan University or have its file? Send it to us.
Nebraska Wesleyan University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Nebraska Wesleyan University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 660 |
| SAT math | 530 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1020 | 1290 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Nebraska Wesleyan University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 80% | 490–660 | 530–630 | 22–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 500–610 | 520–600 | 22–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Nebraska Wesleyan University compared with other Nebraska colleges?
Nebraska Wesleyan University has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Nebraska colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Hastings College | 72% | 49% | $24,452 |
| 6 | Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | 73% | 60% | $21,863 |
| 7 | Clarkson College | 78% | 47% | $19,241 |
| 8 | Creighton University | 80% | 83% | $31,568 |
| 9 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | 80% | 66% | $18,327 |
| 10 | Concordia University-Nebraska | 86% | 65% | $23,965 |
| 11 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | 87% | 47% | $13,441 |
| 12 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 87% | 67% | $17,747 |
| 13 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | 89% | 58% | $16,242 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Nebraska colleges →
Who enrolls at Nebraska Wesleyan University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Nebraska Wesleyan University admissions questions
What is the Nebraska Wesleyan University acceptance rate?
Nebraska Wesleyan University accepts 80% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,922 of 2,295 applicants were admitted.
Does Nebraska Wesleyan University require the SAT or ACT?
Nebraska Wesleyan University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 3% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 32% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Nebraska Wesleyan University?
The middle 50% of Nebraska Wesleyan University enrolled first-year students scored 1020–1290 on the SAT and 22–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Nebraska Wesleyan University?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (440 of 1,922).
Is Nebraska Wesleyan University getting harder to get into?
Nebraska Wesleyan University accepted 80% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
Is Nebraska Wesleyan University the right fit for your family?
Get a free report comparing Nebraska Wesleyan University with up to 4 other schools on what you'd actually pay, what graduates in your major earn, and how each fits your priorities.
Build my free reportCheck my chances of getting inWe never share your contact information.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Nebraska Wesleyan University overview