by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,773 undergraduates in 2020, NWU is a small, private university located in Lincoln, Nebraska. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, NWU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by NWU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our NWU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit NWU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", NWU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit NWU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our NWU for Veterans Guide.
NWU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
NWU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,773 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,665 (93.9%). Part-time attendance was 108 (6.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,665 | 108 | 1,773 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, NWU is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank NWU #1568 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at NWU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the NWU Diversity Guide.
NWU has a total of 422 student athletes, 272 men and 150 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,432,957 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,400,061 |
| Net | $32,896 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Nebraska Wesleyan University Athletics