University of Nebraska - Lincoln: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #126 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #76 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #68 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 23 | In Nebraska |
| #1 of 4 | In Lincoln |
| #6 of 1,024 | For Agricultural Engineering |
| Top100 | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 19,338
- Graduates
- 4,648
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.unl.edu
University of Nebraska - Lincoln Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Nebraska - Lincoln has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 77% | 77% |
| Applicants | 18,354 | 8,107 | 10,229 |
| Admissions | 14,146 | 6,243 | 7,891 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,676 | 2,262 | 2,410 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 23 | 12 | 11 |
13,560 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,568 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
378 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1330
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Nebraska - Lincoln are 1090-1330 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
3,898 or 83%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Nebraska - Lincoln are 22-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 17459 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2050 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1652 (7%) |
| Asian | 905 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 835 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 689 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 322 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 26 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,554
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,010 | $6,318 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,010 | $6,318 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,650 | $18,468 |
| Fee in-district | $2,098 | $1,850 |
| Fee in-state | $2,098 | $1,850 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,098 | $1,850 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,814 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,856 |
| Room charge | $8,106 |
| Meal charge | $5,750 |
University of Nebraska - Lincoln majors
University of Nebraska - Lincoln has granted 4,262 bachelor's degrees across 112 programs, 971 master's across 62 programs, and 454 doctorate degrees across 45 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 309 | 166 | |
| Psychology, General | 228 | 8 | 13 |
| Finance, General | 208 | 4 | |
| Accounting | 123 | 45 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 146 | 20 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 164 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 137 | 12 | 6 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other | 151 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 129 | 5 | 15 |
| Computer Science | 119 | 21 | 9 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 139 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 102 | 23 | 8 |
| Law | 128 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 112 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 81 | 17 | 7 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 65 | 29 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 64 | 14 | 8 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 72 | 4 | 6 |
| Mathematics, General | 60 | 9 | 10 |
| Biochemistry | 73 | 1 | 4 |
| Agricultural & Animal & Plant & Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 69 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 64 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 52 | 7 | 6 |
| Food Science | 38 | 20 | 7 |
| Engineering, General | 50 | 12 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 40 | 22 | |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 35 | 15 | 11 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 54 | 7 | |
| Sports Communication | 61 | ||
| Architectural Engineering | 26 | 27 | 3 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 33 | 12 | 9 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 41 | 10 | 3 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 53 | ||
| Music, General | 22 | 13 | 16 |
| Graphic Design | 45 | ||
| Biological & Biosystems Engineering | 39 | 5 | |
| Agriculture, General | 12 | 31 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 41 | 2 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 43 | ||
| Journalism | 43 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 41 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 24 | 2 | 14 |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 40 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 39 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 39 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 38 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 32 | 1 | 5 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 37 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 37 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 37 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 35 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 35 | ||
| Journalism, Other | 35 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 32 | 2 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 23 | 9 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 31 | ||
| History, General | 24 | 2 | 5 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 11 | 20 | |
| Sociology, General | 26 | 5 | |
| Agricultural Economics | 28 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 21 | 7 | |
| Construction Management, General | 28 | ||
| Entomology | 5 | 20 | 3 |
| Physics, General | 11 | 7 | 10 |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 26 | 1 | |
| Environmental Studies | 27 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 25 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 24 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 24 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other | 23 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 13 | 6 | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 21 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 14 | 6 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 20 | ||
| Statistics, General | 11 | 9 | |
| Digital Arts | 18 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 12 | 6 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 18 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 18 | ||
| Agricultural Engineering | 5 | 12 | |
| Agricultural Communication & Journalism | 16 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 15 | ||
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 14 | ||
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 13 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 12 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 12 | ||
| Education, Other | 11 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 11 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 6 | 5 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Botany & Plant Biology | 10 | ||
| Geography | 6 | 4 | |
| Horticultural Science | 8 | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 7 | 3 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | ||
| Landscape Architecture | 9 | ||
| Agricultural Mechanization, General | 8 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 8 | ||
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 8 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 7 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 4 | 3 | |
| Range Science and Management | 7 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | 2 | |
| Dance, General | 6 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 2 | 4 | |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Construction Engineering | 4 | 1 | |
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 5 | ||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 4 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 4 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 4 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Plant Pathology & Phytopathology | 2 | 2 | |
| Plant Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | 4 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 3 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Telecommunications Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other | 2 | ||
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 2 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 2 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| French Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Urban Forestry | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 1 | ||
| Architectural Design | 1 | ||
| Architecture | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| German Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| International Law and Legal Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,262 | 971 | 454 |
University of Nebraska - Lincoln has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 29% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 62% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a world-class research university with 92,184 scientific papers published and 2,891,932 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 981 | 8796 |
| 1993 | 995 | 9271 |
| 1994 | 1024 | 9488 |
| 1995 | 1129 | 10596 |
| 1996 | 1226 | 11768 |
| 1997 | 1249 | 12694 |
| 1998 | 1340 | 14667 |
| 1999 | 1215 | 16033 |
| 2000 | 1300 | 18933 |
| 2001 | 1482 | 21309 |
| 2002 | 1770 | 25350 |
| 2003 | 1695 | 29591 |
| 2004 | 1905 | 33587 |
| 2005 | 2121 | 39426 |
| 2006 | 2188 | 44269 |
| 2007 | 2131 | 48487 |
| 2008 | 2108 | 57105 |
| 2009 | 2371 | 64417 |
| 2010 | 2488 | 72208 |
| 2011 | 2616 | 85778 |
| 2012 | 2655 | 97245 |
| 2013 | 2970 | 109992 |
| 2014 | 3015 | 117522 |
| 2015 | 3062 | 125684 |
| 2016 | 3201 | 131852 |
| 2017 | 3492 | 141458 |
| 2018 | 3598 | 152937 |
| 2019 | 3610 | 175886 |
| 2020 | 3987 | 204088 |
| 2021 | 4579 | 225391 |
| 2022 | 4132 | 217773 |
| 2023 | 3683 | 218988 |
| 2024 | 2787 | 212303 |
University of Nebraska - Lincoln alumni
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Warren Buffett
- Enrolled in the University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- In 1950 graduated with Bachelor of Science in business administration
- Occupations
- shareholdereconomistentrepreneurfinancierinvestor
- Biography
-
Warren Edward Buffett is an American investor and philanthropist who currently serves as the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. As a result of his investment success, Buffett is one of the best-known investors in the world. As of October 2024, he had a net worth of $147 billion, making him the eighth-richest person in the world.
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Johnny Carson
- Occupations
- writerscreenwriteractorstage actorcomedian
- Biography
-
John William Carson was an American television host, comedian, and writer best known as the host of NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992). Carson received six Primetime Emmy Awards, the Television Academy's 1980 Governor's Award and a 1985 Peabody Award. He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1987. Carson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992 and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1993.
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Jaime King
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorfilm directormodeltelevision actor
- Biography
-
Jaime Barbara King is an American actress and model. In her modeling career and early film roles, she used the names Jamie King and James King, which was a childhood nickname given to King by her parents, because her agency already represented another Jaime—the older, then-more famous model Jaime Rishar.
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John J. Pershing
- Occupations
- lawyermilitary officer
- Biography
-
John Joseph Pershing GCB, nicknamed "Black Jack", was an American army general who served as the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during World War I from 1917 to 1920. In addition to leading the AEF to victory in World War I, Pershing served as a mentor to many in the generation of generals who led the United States Army during World War II, including George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley, Lesley J. McNair, George S. Patton, and Douglas MacArthur.
General info
| Alternative names | UNL |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1869 |
| Motto | Literis Dedicata et Omnibus Artibus |
| Colors | scarlet, cream |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December;January-May). Also summer sessions |
| Total FTE staff | 6,136 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1400 R Street Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588-0419 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 291,000 |
| Phone | 4024727211 |