Welcome to
Nebraska Wesleyan University
We're relentlessly committed to our students' success.
- Our students pursue their passions through our 100+ in-demand academic programs. NEW programs include data analytics and AI.
- Students can earn a master's degree in athletic training, business, social work or public health in just 5 years, and a law degree in just 6 years.
- Archways, our innovative first-year curriculum, prepares students for a lifetime of learning, guiding them to explore their worlds while building valuable skills.
- Every student participates in hands-on learning, including volunteering, study abroad, research and internships.
Our students stand out.
Nebraska Wesleyan graduates excel because their experiences are truly transformational. Every student is connected to action-oriented learning opportunities.
- Office of Global Engagement provides students with opportunities to study, intern, teach and conduct research abroad.
- Student-Faculty Collaborative Research Fund supports innovative research and creative projects between students and faculty.
- Philip S. Mullin Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program connects students to valuable community networks and support.
- Capitol Hill Internship Program offers students life-changing internship experiences in Washington, D.C.
Our strength is our community.
Many students say they chose Nebraska Wesleyan because of our welcoming, tight-knit community. Here, you’ll find more to do — and more support — every step of the way.
13:1 student-to-faculty ratio
30% of students from diverse backgrounds
, including Dance Club, Wilderness Adventure Club, Asian Student Union and much more!
Excellence on the field and in the classroom.
Nebraska’s only NCAA Division III university offers student-athletes the national stage of NCAA competition along with an unwavering commitment to academic excellence.
- 12th nationally in Academic All-Americans
- 3rd nationally in NCAA Postgraduate Scholars
We’re the right school in the right city.
Our combination of campus and community sets SMÂÛ̳ apart. We bring together a tight-knit, supportive environment with big opportunities in a dynamic college city — Lincoln.
- Thriving tech, health, government, business, sports, arts and social scenes
- Named #1 Best City for Young Professionals
- Named #1 Happiest City in America
We’re serious about affordability.
SMÂÛ̳ delivers an exceptional education at a competitive cost. We create personalized financial aid packages to fit your needs.
- The average first-year and transfer scholarship package is $27,000.
- Pell-eligible students qualify for free tuition.
- SMÂÛ̳ employs hundreds of students, providing opportunities to develop valuable skills beyond the classroom.
