4 good reasons you should check out Nebraska Wesleyan University

#1. Nebraska Wesleyan is smart. NWU is 12th in the nation with 105 Academic All-Americans, regardless of division (NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA).

Two-thirds of NWU graduates go on to graduate or professional school within five years of graduation.

Nebraska Wesleyan is also a top producer of national prestige scholars. The Chronicle of Higher Education put Nebraska Wesleyan in the top 35 bachelor's degree institutions in the nation in Fulbright scholars. In the last 10 years, NWU has had 26 Fulbright Scholarship winners.

#2. Nebraska Wesleyan is the right size. With a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 18, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. You'll also have big opportunities with our 53 majors, 41 minors, 18 pre-professional programs and three master's level programs. Professors, 79 percent of whom hold the highest degrees in their field, teach all NWU classes.

#3. Nebraska Wesleyan is fun. Get active on campus with more than 75 student organizations, 18 intercollegiate athletic teams, 12 musical groups, 30 theatre productions and regular on-campus entertainment, including national comedians, musicians and speakers. Ninety-five percent of first year students live on campus, and about a quarter of all students are Greek.

There is always something cool happening at NWU and in Lincoln. The Capital City has the employment and internship opportunities you want, plus great restaurants, theatres, shopping and recreation. With 250,000 residents, 40,000 college students plus immigrants and refugees from all over the globe, Lincoln is a vibrant college town!

#4. Nebraska Wesleyan is a good value. Strong financial aid means you get a great deal on a great education. Private schools typically offer more financial aid and scholarships, so talk to counselors at all the schools you're considering to learn how they can help. More than 97 percent of NWU students receive financial aid.

Also ask about graduation rates. Nebraska Wesleyan University's four-year graduate rate is more than double Nebraska's bigger state institutions. Getting your degree in fewer semesters means paying less and earning more.

Learn more about Nebraska Wesleyan University and set up a campus visit at www.FindOutNWU.com.