Nebraska Wesleyan University Demographics & Diversity Overview

22%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
3%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Nebraska Wesleyan University has a diverse student body with 22% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
77.5%(2,936)
Hispanic
9.0%(342)
African American
3.0%(113)
Asian
3.9%(147)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
3.8%(143)
Unknown
2.6%(97)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color22%
Total Enrollment3,983
International Students3%

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 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.7%(1,521)
Women
60.3%(2,308)

Gender Statistics

Men1,521

38% of total enrollment

Women2,308

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Nebraska Wesleyan University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 34% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(27)
18-19
43.8%(671)
20-21
40.9%(626)
22-24
9.1%(140)
25+
4.4%(67)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(1)
22-24
18.9%(30)
25+
80.5%(128)

Age Diversity Insights

34%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

4%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Nebraska Wesleyan University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 71% in-state residents, 26% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
71.1%(313)
Out-of-State
25.9%(114)
International
3.0%(13)

Regional Representation

In-State313

71% of student body

Out-of-State114

26% of student body

International13

3% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

22%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age