Published cost of attendance is $53,569. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,925, middle-income families pay around $14,594, higher-income families pay approximately $23,652.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $53,569 |
| Tuition and Fees | $43,572 |
| Room and Board | $11,915 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$35,242 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,327 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,925 |
| $30–48k | $16,974 |
| $48–75k | $14,594 |
| $75–110k | $18,244 |
| $110k+ | $23,652 |
Published cost of attendance is $53,569. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,925, middle-income families pay around $14,594, higher-income families pay approximately $23,652. Azimuth ranks Nebraska Wesleyan University #784 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 45.0 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,970; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,640. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $61,753, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Nebraska Wesleyan University earn median 4-year earnings of $61,753, placing Nebraska Wesleyan University in the 51.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,945 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Nebraska Wesleyan University in the 69.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Nebraska Wesleyan University #482 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects strength in business and professional fields. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 51 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $70,281, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 50 students earning $54,566, while Kinesiology with 43 graduates reaches $58,770. Nursing and Psychology, General round out the top programs, with 34 and 30 graduates respectively earning $93,116 and $50,320. The concentration in Business — the institution's dominant program family — aligns with the strong four-year earnings outcomes across the graduate cohort.
