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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NEPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 87% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public institution located in the city setting of Lincoln, NE. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 19.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 87%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
19.2K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
87% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading560 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math538 - 660
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 28
1typical 50% range36
87%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Engineering10% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Health Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,487
Earnings 5yr: $125,688
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,974
Earnings 5yr: $133,929
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,221
Earnings 5yr: $104,063
Debt: $20,572
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,900
Earnings 5yr: $88,137
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,934
Earnings 5yr: $105,749
Debt: $20,240
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,972
Earnings 5yr: $97,890
Debt: $19,750
Agricultural Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,908
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,534
Earnings 5yr: $81,435
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,087
Earnings 5yr: $109,323
Debt: $24,250
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,988
Earnings 5yr: $94,289
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,759
Earnings 5yr: $86,484
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,552
Earnings 5yr: $103,011
Debt: N/A
Animal Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,085
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,972
Earnings 5yr: $84,216
Debt: $24,000
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,628
Earnings 5yr: $91,651
Debt: $24,964
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,067
Earnings 5yr: $89,055
Debt: $27,816
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,816
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,175
Earnings 5yr: $70,413
Debt: $20,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,620
Earnings 5yr: $79,612
Debt: $25,500
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,251
Earnings 5yr: $73,518
Debt: $19,261
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,747
In-State Tuition$10,434
Out-of-State Tuition$28,584
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
23%
Pell Grants
33%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,692
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,887
Completion Signals
67%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$159/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
50%
Men50%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
22%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$85,258
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