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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Nebraska Wesleyan University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

84
%
Acceptance rate
3.75
Average High School GPA
August 26
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Nebraska Wesleyan University?

84%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Nebraska Wesleyan accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,295 people applied and 1,922 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
992 / 1134 (87%)
Men
930 / 1161 (80%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Nebraska Wesleyan University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

23%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at Nebraska Wesleyan University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Nebraska Wesleyan University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Nebraska Wesleyan considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Nebraska Wesleyan University?

3.75
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Nebraska Wesleyan University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.75. 22% of freshmen who attended Nebraska Wesleyan were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 51% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
33%
3.75-3.99
35%
3.50-3.74
14%
3.25-3.49
10%
3.00-3.24
5%
2.50-2.99
1%
2.00-2.49
2%

Nebraska Wesleyan is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

3%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

32%

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Nebraska Wesleyan University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 26
Regular admission deadline
September 1
Application notification

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