Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Nebraska Wesleyan University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$44K
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Room
$12K
+
Books
$1,000
=
Sticker Price
$53,569
$44K+$12K+$1,000=$53,569
Your Family Income
Sticker
$53,569
−
Your Aid
$38,975
=
Net Price
$14,594
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
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
Nebraska Wesleyan University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$14,925
$30–48k
$16,974
$48–75k
$14,594
$75–110k
$18,244
$110k+
$23,652
Understanding Your Aid Package
Nebraska Wesleyan University has a sticker price of $53,569 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $53,569/year
Average aid: $35,242 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$14,594/year
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$26,970
Range (25th–75th)$6,722 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$28,640
Debt Manageability
0.44x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,405
Earnings Growth
+18%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$2,945
70th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$41,245
25th %ile
$80,584
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost & Financial Aid
Nebraska Wesleyan University's published tuition is $53,569 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $14,594—a difference of $38,975.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $14,925 at Nebraska Wesleyan University. 34% of students receive Pell Grants.
Nebraska Wesleyan University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Nebraska graduates is $26,970, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $286 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $23,652 at Nebraska—still $29,917 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
