University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Founded in 1869, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is the oldest university in the state and flagship of the NU system. Nebraska is home to nine colleges conferring undergraduate degrees. In addition to classroom facilities, the NU campus hosts The Sheldon Museum of Art which houses a large-scale collection of 20th century American artwork as well as an arboretum and botanical garden. For sports fans, Nebraska fields 20 men’s and women’s athletic teams and the football Cornhuskers draw so many fans to home games that NU’s Memorial Stadium would qualify as the state’s third largest city.

Acceptance Rate:
79%
Average Net Price:
$17,341
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1222

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$17,341
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$10,108
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$27,748
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$13,856
Books and Supplies
$1250
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$11,585
$30k - $48k
$11,812
$48k - $75k
$14,504
$75k - $110k
$18,692
$110k+
$21,192
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,941
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,575
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,208

 

Students receiving state aid
15%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2240
Students receiving federal aid
64%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,575
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$88,877,784
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$60,254,951

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
40%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,553
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$203
Students receiving federal loans
39%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,842
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,793

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
79%
Acceptance Rate
19102
Students Applied
50%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
729
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionMay 11May 1
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1
OtherMay 1
Application Fee
$45
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
73%
Out-Of-State Students
24%
87%
Submitting ACT
8%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1222
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
550
75th
670
Reading
25th
560
75th
670
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
47%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
7%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
30
Top 25%
58
Top 50%
86
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
359
$30k - $48k
326
$48k - $75k
367
$75k - $110k
296
$110k+
569

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-742-8800
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
23,805
Total Number of Undergrads
19,189
0
100
42%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
35%
20-39 Students
39%
40-99 Students
17%
100+ Students
7%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
184

Faculty Overview

0
100
77%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
50%
50%
Residency
In-State Students
73%
Out-Of-State Students
24%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
93
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
9%
White
76%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
22%
Student Organizations
424
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
34%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
40%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Cornhuskers
School Colors
scarlet and cream
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Ten Conference
Total Male Athletes
336
Total Female Athletes
266
Intramural Sports
30
Sports Club
15
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Rifle
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Beach Volleyball
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$52,700
Top 5 Cities
Lincoln
Omaha
Denver
Kansas City
Chicago
Top 5 Employers
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Mutual of Omaha
TD Ameritrade
Sandhills Publishing
TDR
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,250
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$203
The absolute only reason why I only put 4 stars is because as being a freshman I had to complete some general study classes that I felt was impractical for my major and felt I didn't benefit from. The classes designed for my major I would without a doubt give a 6 star.
Alisha from Jackson , MO
There are a wide variety of classes offered. I'm an English major, and UNL has a great English program. It's home to the Prairie Schooner, which is a highly regarded literary magazine. There are a lot of great poets here and even in my freshman year I learned a lot. There are also a lot of opportunities for customizing your education. You can work with your professors to make sure you're getting what you need out of your classes.
Madeline from Lincoln, NE
Looking back at high school, I never really applied myself to learn as much as I could. Now being in college, its a whole new schooling system and it means a lot more when you are learning for something you are going to do for the rest of your life. I am majoring in Biology and have learned SO much already in my first month and a half already. Everything from how to study, to how to take a test correctly, to individual concepts to even knowing how to make friends.
Brittany from Iowa City, IA
I am a current student at the College Of Business at the University of Nebraska, and I give this college 5 stars. The teachers and classes are exceptional, making it definitely worth your money. If you choose to attend this college, you will not regret it. However classes are challenging, and require you to study! Always study.
Danielle from Lincoln, NE
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a great school with a comfortable campus that will become your home away from home! With so many clubs and organizations to join, school spirit is high and there is always something fun to get involved with. If sports are your thing, Husker athletics have so much going on and never disappoint.
Vanessa from Los Angeles, CA
I feel like the Math Placement Exam is a bit ridiculous to have to take as a freshman to see what class you should take based on about 18 questions, but I guess it's acceptable. Aside from that, even though I'm a freshman and haven't been here for too long, I feel like I'm learning useful things in the classes I'm taking. Although you have to fulfill curtain requirements as a freshman, there are SO MANY choices in classes you can take to accomplish those credits.
Kathryn from Denton, TX
UNL has a world-renowned staff and their classes show it, the professors are great, they really know their subject material and many are engaged in ground-breaking research in their respective fields. What's more, if you ever have questions on any subject there are resource centers all over campus to help you out. But best of all are the students, while I'm learning tons in my classes, I'm also learning outside of them as I frequently discuss life, the universe and everything with my friends from class and roommates.
Katie from Omaha, NE
The classes are all enjoyable. I have not come across a single professor that has not offered assistance out of class. They have also been open to answering questions after class, as long as this does not interfere with the next class or a meeting they must attend. I have heard of some professors being absent for illness, but only one of mine has ever been gone, and that was to present papers or research in England and Italy! I must say I have been a bit disappointed in the level of difficulty of certain classes, but I have also been in honors programs my entire life and I applied to UNL after the honors program deadline had passed. I intend to join it next year and I am sure my opinion of classes will improve.
Andy from TX
At UNL, you will take a lot of classes that pertain to your major, but you will also have the opportunity to take elective classes on diverse subjects that will make you a well-rounded and well-informed individual. You can choose classes in the subjects and at the difficulty that interest you, so you can make your college education as challenging as you want it to be.
Erica from Olathe, KS
UNL is big, but not as big as it initially seems. There will definitely be something that interests you. Find your niche or enjoy exploring all your options.
Christina from Omaha, NE