
Nebraska Wesleyan University recorded an overall acceptance rate of 83.7% for the application year 2023, with 2,295 applicants and 1,922 accepted. This marks an increase from 81.4% in 2022 and 81.8% in 2021, indicating a notable upward trend in acceptance rates over recent years. Prior to this, acceptance rates were significantly lower, with only 69.5% in 2020 and 67.7% in 2019. This consistent increase in acceptance rates reflects a growing applicant pool and suggests that the university may be becoming more accessible to prospective students.