University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a large, public institution in Lincoln, NE, in a city setting. It enrolls about 19,178 students. The acceptance rate is 87%. 67% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $56,887.

87%

Acceptance

$17,747

Net price

19,178

Enrollment

67%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

87%

Acceptance rate

1,191

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading560–670

SAT Math538–660

ACT Composite22–28

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$17,747

Average net price

$10,434

In-state tuition

$28,584

Out-of-state tuition

$14,120

Room & board

$1,100

Books & supplies

$26,697

Total cost of attendance

23%

Students receiving Pell grants

33%

Students with federal loans

$21,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,751

$30–48K

$13,054

$48–75K

$14,699

$75–110K

$18,975

$110K+

$22,346

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business20.9%

Engineering10.0%

Agriculture7.9%

Biology7.0%

Education6.9%

Communications6.7%

Psychology6.4%

Visual & Performing Arts4.5%

Computer Science3.4%

Social Sciences3.2%

After Graduation

$56,887

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$47,692

Median earnings (6 yrs)

67%

Graduation rate

86%

Retention rate

85%

Earn more than a HS grad

$13,023

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

19,178

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

22%

First-generation

Gender balance

50% women

50% men

Race & ethnicity

White

76%

Hispanic

10%

Asian

Two or more races

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

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