Nebraska Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate
Lincoln, Nebraska · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,295
- Admitted
- 1,922
- Yield
- 22.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Nebraska Wesleyan University's acceptance rate has risen from 78.1% in 2014–15 to 83.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,775 to 2,295 (+29%) over that period.
Its 83.7% rate makes Nebraska Wesleyan University more selective than about 34% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 11 tracked Nebraska schools, it is more selective than about 45%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (87.5% for women vs 80.1% for men, a 7.4-point gap). Nebraska Wesleyan University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 22.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,775 | 1,387 | 78.1% | 368 |
| 2015–16 | 1,689 | 1,331 | 78.8% | 440 |
| 2016–17 | 1,803 | 1,341 | 74.4% | 420 |
| 2017–18 | 1,910 | 1,361 | 71.3% | 406 |
| 2018–19 | 2,178 | 1,570 | 72.1% | 487 |
| 2019–20 | 2,405 | 1,630 | 67.8% | 487 |
| 2020–21 | 2,435 | 1,693 | 69.5% | 427 |
| 2021–22 | 2,507 | 2,051 | 81.8% | 405 |
| 2022–23 | 2,370 | 1,931 | 81.5% | 358 |
| 2023–24 | 2,295 | 1,922 | 83.7% | 440 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,134 | 992 | 87.5% |
| Men | 1,161 | 930 | 80.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–610 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 520–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–27 | 32% |
How Nebraska Wesleyan University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Nebraska Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
Nebraska Wesleyan University's acceptance rate is 83.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,922 admitted of 2,295 applicants).
Is Nebraska Wesleyan University test optional?
Nebraska Wesleyan University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Nebraska Wesleyan University?
Nebraska Wesleyan University received 2,295 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,922.
What SAT score do you need for Nebraska Wesleyan University?
Admitted students at Nebraska Wesleyan University typically scored 500–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Nebraska Wesleyan University getting harder to get into?
Nebraska Wesleyan University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.1% in 2014–15 to 83.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/.