Since our founding in 1887, Nebraska Wesleyan University has both grown and remained steadfast to a liberal arts education in a Christian environment. Nebraska Wesleyan University is considered one of the strongest institutions of its kind in the Midwest, and has been continuously accredited since 1914.

NWU at a Glance

• Founded in 1887
• Located in the University Place neighborhood of northeast Lincoln, NE
• Approximately 1,600 undergraduates, 225 graduate students and 275 adult learners
• 53 majors, 41 minors, 18 pre-professional programs
• 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• 75 student organizations
• Seven Greek chapters
• Thriving study abroad and service learning programming