University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE • public • I | Big Ten | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 20,244 • Total: 25,883

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

1400 R Street
Lincoln, NE
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Website

www.unl.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 10,089 (49.8%) • Female: 10,155 (50.2%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	817	4.0%
Black/African American	624	3.1%
Hispanic/Latino	1,880	9.3%
White	15,261	75.4%
Two or More Races	762	3.8%
International	628	3.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

77.1%

14,146 admitted from 18,354 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 550-660
Math: 540-670
Total: 1090-1330

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

22-28

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$45

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

65.8%

4-Year Graduation Rate

42.9%

Freshman Retention Rate

84.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

15.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$23,470

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$41,620

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $8,250
Out-of-state: $26,400

Room & Board

$14,120

Books & Supplies

$1,100

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$12,751
$30,001-48,000	$13,054
$48,001-75,000	$14,699
$75,001-110,000	$18,975
$110,001+	$22,346

Students Receiving Pell Grants

85%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Big Ten

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (8)

Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Gymnastics Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling

Women's Sports (12)

Basketball Beach Volleyball Bowling Golf Gymnastics Rifle Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.5 GPA / 24 ACT

In-State Awards

$8,000-$8,500/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$15,000-$20,000/yr

9 automatic scholarships (12 total)

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Common questions about University of Nebraska-Lincoln

What is University of Nebraska-Lincoln's acceptance rate?

University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepts 77% of applicants, from 18,354 applications.

How much does University of Nebraska-Lincoln cost?

Tuition and fees are $8,250 in-state and $26,400 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $12,751 on average after aid.

Does University of Nebraska-Lincoln require SAT or ACT scores?

University of Nebraska-Lincoln requires test scores from some applicants.

What ACT score do you need for University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 22 and 28 on the ACT.

What is University of Nebraska-Lincoln's graduation rate?

66% of students graduate within six years.