University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · City · 19,178 students
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YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Lincoln, NE, 68588-0419 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
54 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$26,697
Out-of-state COA
$44,847
Avg net price
$17,747
Room & board
$14,120
In-state tuition
$10,434
Out-of-state tuition
$28,584
Books & supplies
$1,100/yr
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
Admissions
Admit rate
87%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1191
Reading 560–670
Math 538–660
ACT midpoint
25
Composite 22–28
English 21–28
Math 20–27
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
66%
1st-yr retention
86%
Transfer-out rate
21%
Consumer completion
67%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
67%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
12%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,692
Median earnings (10yr)
$56,887
Median debt
$21,000
Monthly loan payment
$223
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$25,392
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
17
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
23%
First-generation
22%
Median family income
$71,878
Independent students
7%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
10%
Black
3%
Asian
4%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,692
10 years after entry
$56,887
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Institutional
Endowment
$1.5B
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
85%
Avg faculty salary
$12,658/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,023
Federal loan rate
33%
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