Nebraska Wesleyan University Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
2%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Nebraska Wesleyan University has a diverse student body with 20% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
79.2%(1,197)
Hispanic
9.4%(142)
African American
3.2%(49)
Asian
2.6%(40)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
3.4%(51)
Unknown
1.7%(26)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment1,688
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Nebraska Wesleyan University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Nebraska Wesleyan University has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.0%(710)
Women
54.0%(835)

Gender Statistics

Men710

42% of total enrollment

Women835

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Nebraska Wesleyan University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(19)
18-19
42.0%(649)
20-21
41.5%(641)
22-24
8.5%(132)
25+
6.7%(104)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.7%(1)
22-24
14.0%(20)
25+
85.3%(122)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

8%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Nebraska Wesleyan University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 68% in-state residents, 30% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
67.9%(243)
Out-of-State
30.4%(109)
International
1.7%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State243

68% of student body

Out-of-State109

30% of student body

International6

2% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age