University of Nebraska - Lincoln: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #131 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 1,031 | For Agricultural Engineering |
| Top100 | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 19,189
- Graduates
- 4,616
- 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 79% 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 | 79% | 77% | 80% |
| Applicants | 19,102 | 8,541 | 10,561 |
| Admissions | 15,022 | 6,588 | 8,434 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,616 | 2,244 | 2,372 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 24 | 12 | 12 |
13,200 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,652 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
391 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Nebraska - Lincoln are 1110-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
4,014 or 87%
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 | 17427 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1958 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1683 (7%) |
| Asian | 850 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 808 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 673 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 340 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (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
- $10,941
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,770 | $6,138 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,770 | $6,138 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,900 | $17,928 |
| Fee in-district | $2,102 | $1,643 |
| Fee in-state | $2,102 | $1,643 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,084 | $1,643 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 6,195 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,428 |
| Room charge | $7,635 |
| Meal charge | $4,793 |
University of Nebraska - Lincoln majors
University of Nebraska - Lincoln has granted 4,186 bachelor's degrees across 108 programs, 1,032 master's across 62 programs, and 456 doctorate degrees across 44 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 | 266 | 182 | |
| Psychology, General | 219 | 20 | 10 |
| Finance, General | 193 | 4 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 163 | 22 | |
| Accounting | 122 | 39 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 130 | 23 | 8 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 160 | ||
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other | 141 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 139 | ||
| Law | 137 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 122 | 1 | 9 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 90 | 26 | 13 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 90 | 25 | 12 |
| Animal Sciences, General | 99 | 14 | 6 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 80 | 17 | 7 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 99 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 78 | 4 | |
| Agricultural & Animal & Plant & Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 81 | ||
| Biochemistry | 73 | 2 | 6 |
| Mathematics, General | 57 | 13 | 10 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 55 | 10 | 8 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 53 | 7 | 8 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 28 | 21 | 13 |
| Architectural Engineering | 31 | 27 | 4 |
| Actuarial Science | 54 | 5 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 56 | 3 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 58 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 58 | ||
| Sports Communication | 57 | ||
| Biological & Biosystems Engineering | 46 | 9 | |
| Music, General | 23 | 16 | 16 |
| Agricultural Economics | 44 | 5 | 5 |
| Engineering, General | 37 | 17 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 51 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 26 | 6 | 18 |
| Graphic Design | 49 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 29 | 19 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 47 | ||
| Food Science | 25 | 15 | 6 |
| Architectural Design | 45 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 45 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 45 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 42 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 14 | 26 | |
| History, General | 31 | 5 | 4 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 38 | ||
| Sociology, General | 29 | 4 | 4 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 34 | 3 | |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 31 | 5 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 36 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 26 | 9 | |
| Journalism, Other | 34 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 34 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 9 | 25 | |
| Physics, General | 10 | 16 | 7 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 32 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 32 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 30 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 29 | ||
| Agricultural Engineering | 23 | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 17 | 11 | |
| Journalism | 28 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 25 | 1 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 26 | ||
| Entomology | 3 | 18 | 4 |
| Interior Architecture | 25 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 25 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 20 | 4 | |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 24 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other | 24 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 20 | 3 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 23 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | 11 | |
| Agricultural Mechanization, General | 22 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 22 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 21 | ||
| Economics, General | 20 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 12 | 7 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 18 | ||
| Education, Other | 16 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 16 | ||
| Statistics, General | 11 | 5 | |
| Geography | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Construction Engineering | 9 | 5 | |
| Horticultural Science | 11 | 3 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 13 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 12 | ||
| Computer Science | 12 | ||
| Range Science and Management | 12 | ||
| Agricultural Communication & Journalism | 11 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 11 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 8 | 3 | |
| Educational Psychology | 10 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 9 | ||
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 9 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | 3 | |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 7 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | ||
| Botany & Plant Biology | 6 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 6 | ||
| Dance, General | 6 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 6 | ||
| Plant Sciences, Other | 6 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 6 | ||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 5 | ||
| Architecture | 5 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 5 | ||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Women's Studies | 5 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 4 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | ||
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 4 | ||
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | 4 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 | ||
| Landscape Architecture | 3 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | 2 | |
| Russian Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 2 | ||
| Animal Health | 2 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 2 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 2 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| German Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Plant Pathology & Phytopathology | 1 | 1 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Urban Forestry | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| International Law and Legal Studies | 1 | ||
| Telecommunications Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,186 | 1,032 | 456 |
University of Nebraska - Lincoln has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 62% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a world-class research university with 79,945 scientific papers published and 2,116,362 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 885 | 6088 |
| 1992 | 853 | 6762 |
| 1993 | 870 | 7074 |
| 1994 | 906 | 7127 |
| 1995 | 996 | 7971 |
| 1996 | 1127 | 8701 |
| 1997 | 1133 | 9609 |
| 1998 | 1191 | 11264 |
| 1999 | 1069 | 12471 |
| 2000 | 1158 | 14431 |
| 2001 | 1329 | 16426 |
| 2002 | 1584 | 19599 |
| 2003 | 1484 | 22663 |
| 2004 | 1696 | 26168 |
| 2005 | 1882 | 31271 |
| 2006 | 2017 | 35012 |
| 2007 | 1923 | 38993 |
| 2008 | 1915 | 45619 |
| 2009 | 2140 | 52417 |
| 2010 | 2207 | 58007 |
| 2011 | 2304 | 67904 |
| 2012 | 2291 | 76126 |
| 2013 | 2541 | 85360 |
| 2014 | 2689 | 92483 |
| 2015 | 2942 | 100264 |
| 2016 | 2974 | 102731 |
| 2017 | 3166 | 108061 |
| 2018 | 3249 | 122347 |
| 2019 | 3402 | 138417 |
| 2020 | 3416 | 157575 |
| 2021 | 4232 | 176197 |
| 2022 | 3732 | 176753 |
| 2023 | 2896 | 171996 |
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
- entrepreneureconomistshareholderinvestorfinancier
- Biography
-
Warren Edward Buffett is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist who currently serves as the co-founder, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. As a result of his immense investment success, Buffett is one of the best-known investors in the world. As of January 2024, he had a net worth of $122 billion, making him the tenth-richest person in the world.
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Johnny Carson
- Occupations
- writercomedianactorstage actormilitary officer
- Biography
-
John William Carson was an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known as the host of 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
- television actormodelfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Jaime 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
- military officerlawyer
- Biography
-
General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing, nicknamed "Black Jack", was a senior United States Army officer. He served most famously 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 notably 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 | 6,051 |
| 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 |