Acceptance Rate
87%
Avg. SAT
1330
75th percentile
“Big Ten flagship anchoring Nebraska with powerhouse agriculture programs and the longest college football sellout streak.”
Lincoln, NE
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
Founded in 1869 as Nebraska's land-grant university, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grew into the state's research flagship, emphasizing practical fields like farming and engineering amid vast Plains landscapes. You'll find a sprawling campus integrated into Lincoln, the state capital where a mid-sized city of about 300,000 offers affordable housing and a bike-friendly layout with parks and trails. Students who thrive here appreciate the hardworking Midwest spirit, community pride in Husker athletics, and straightforward approach to learning; those seeking coastal buzz or small-class intimacy might find the scale overwhelming.
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Academics
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In classrooms, you'll encounter large lectures for introductory courses that fill auditoriums, shifting to smaller seminars as you advance, especially in strengths like the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources or the College of Business Administration. Engineering and journalism programs stand out for hands-on projects and industry ties, while undergrads can join labs studying crop genetics or water resources. Research thrives at this R1 university, but popular majors fill quickly, so undeclared students should plan early to switch into competitive areas.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
19,701 undergrad • 4,692 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
73%
Black / African American
3%
Hispanic / Latino
9%
Asian
4%
Other / Multi-racial
12%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Lincoln, NE
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus pulses with Husker football fervor—picture 85,000 fans in a sea of red at Memorial Stadium—while a typical week mixes classes, club meetings, and evenings at the historic Haymarket District for pizza or live music. Residential halls group freshmen into living-learning communities focused on themes like global studies or wellness, fostering quick friendships amid a moderate party scene driven by Greek life and tailgates. Winters bring biting cold and wind that confines you indoors, and the big-school size means proactive effort to avoid blending into the crowd of 25,000 undergrads.
Housing
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Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Big Ten Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Students Receiving Aid
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
86%
4 Years Graduation Rate
53%
6 Years Graduation Rate
70%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$56,887
86% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of Nebraska-Lincoln and return in the fall. 53% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 70% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
53%
4-5 years
17%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
29%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$7,770
Acceptance
87%
Undergrads
19,701
4-Year Grad Rate
53%
Endowment
$1.3B
Lincoln, NE 68588-0419
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