Nebraska Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $53,569. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $14,925, families in the lower-middle band pay around $16,974, middle-income families pay about $14,594, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $18,244, and higher-income families pay roughly $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 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $53,569. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $14,925, families in the lower-middle band pay around $16,974, middle-income families pay about $14,594, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $18,244, and higher-income families pay roughly $23,652. Azimuth ranks Nebraska Wesleyan University #784 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Nebraska Wesleyan's aid structure combines need-based grants with federal and institutional financing options. The institution participates in federal aid programs (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid, with need-based scholarships available to qualifying students. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the spread across income bands shows how aid intensity varies by family financial circumstances. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,970, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,640; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $61,753, median federal debt of $26,970 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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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.
