University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE • publicDI | Big Ten | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 20,244 • Total: 25,883
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1400 R Street
Lincoln, NE
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Website
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
74.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate
48.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
84.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
15.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$23,116
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$40,756
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,010
Out-of-state: $25,650
Room & Board
$1,250
Books & Supplies
$13,856
Students Receiving Pell Grants
85%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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