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#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
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Acceptance rate
79%
Average SAT
1225
Average ACT
25
Aid receiving
95%
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

UndergraduatesGraduates
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%
  • Full-time retention rate - 82%
  • Part-time retention rate - 33%

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.

Publications
79,945
Citations
2,116,362

Publication / Citation count by topic

Biology
46,561 / 1,457,903
Chemistry
39,296 / 1,284,243
Environmental Science
38,895 / 1,134,524
Engineering
38,518 / 1,084,815
Physics
33,789 / 968,991
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
33,720 / 861,644
Computer Science
27,899 / 718,001
Medicine
25,926 / 733,997
Quantum and Particle physics
22,796 / 659,962
Ecology
21,816 / 702,502
Organic Chemistry
21,135 / 751,291
Biochemistry
20,566 / 734,338
Geology
20,381 / 676,283
Geography and Cartography
20,051 / 558,217
Materials Science
18,755 / 578,477
Genetics
18,726 / 631,930
Mathematics
16,331 / 422,844
Political Science
15,296 / 382,571
Psychology
15,250 / 455,273
Sociology
14,341 / 371,747
Law
14,322 / 364,675
Philosophy
13,829 / 344,171
Botany
12,388 / 399,005
History
12,195 / 349,493
Paleontology
12,036 / 373,846
Business
11,685 / 300,553
Statistics
11,613 / 326,929
Agricultural Science
10,798 / 354,306
Archaeology
10,430 / 334,655
Optical Engineering
9,561 / 254,043
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
9,530 / 218,847
Electrical Engineering
8,333 / 239,221
Economics
8,273 / 199,541
Metallurgical Engineering
8,155 / 282,823
Pathology
7,763 / 238,362
Linguistics
6,637 / 153,669
Mechanical Engineering
6,110 / 128,225
Social Psychology
5,900 / 234,387
Horticulture
5,796 / 179,717
Public Health
5,763 / 161,504

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
Academic rankings

University of Nebraska - Lincoln alumni

  1. Warren Buffett

    Warren Buffett
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1930-.. (age 94)
    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.

  2. Johnny Carson

    Johnny Carson
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1925-2005 (aged 80)
    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 (1962ā€“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.

  3. Jaime King

    Jaime King
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1979-.. (age 45)
    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 Jaimeā€”the older, then-more famous model Jaime Rishar.

  4. John J. Pershing

    John J. Pershing
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1860-1948 (aged 88)
    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.

All 100 notable alumni

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

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