University of Nebraska at Lincoln

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Lincoln, NE

$7,770

Avg in-state tuition

$24,900

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Nebraska at Lincoln

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Nebraska at Lincoln is a large public university located on an urban campus in Lincoln, Nebraska. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,286, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The university offers 150 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 66%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,770, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $24,900.

Rankings

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

78% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

66% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1110-1320

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

25k

Students enrolled

67%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

73%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Hispanic

Black

Two or more races

Asian

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

49%

Socio-economic diversity

24% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,000
On-campus room and board	$12,186
On-campus other expenses	$3,374
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$12,186
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,374
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,374

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$24,330	$41,460
Off-campus without family	$24,330	$41,460
Off-campus with family	$12,144	$29,274

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Agriculture, General
	Agronomy and Crop Science
	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
	Agricultural Business and Management, General
	Plant Sciences, Other
	Range Science and Management
	Horticultural Science
	Soil Science and Agronomy, General
	Food Science
	Agricultural Communication/Journalism
	Turf and Turfgrass Management
	Landscaping and Groundskeeping
	Agricultural Mechanization, General
	Agricultural Economics
	Animal Sciences, General
2	Architecture And Related Services
	Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
	City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
	Interior Architecture
	Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
3	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	Women's Studies
	Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
	Latin American Studies
4	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biomedical Sciences, General
	Biochemistry
	Botany/Plant Biology
	Microbiology, General
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Entomology
5	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Hospitality Administration/Management, General
	Actuarial Science
	Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
	Marketing Research
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Logistics and Materials Management
	Accounting
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Finance, General
	Banking and Financial Support Services
	Investments and Securities
6	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
	Broadcast Journalism
	Journalism, Other
	Journalism
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Sports Communication
7	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
8	Education
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
	Education, Other
	Social Science Teacher Education
	Spanish Language Teacher Education
	Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
	Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
	Special Education and Teaching, Other
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Agricultural Teacher Education
	Business Teacher Education
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Music Teacher Education
	German Language Teacher Education
	Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Chemistry Teacher Education
	Biology Teacher Education
9	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
	Telecommunications Technology/Technician
10	Engineering
	Engineering, General
	Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
	Architectural Engineering
	Chemical Engineering
	Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
	Computer Software Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Construction Engineering
	Biological/Biosystems Engineering
11	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
12	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Textile Science
	Apparel and Textiles, General
	Human Development and Family Studies, General
	Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
	Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
	Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
13	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Russian Language and Literature
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
	German Language and Literature
	French Language and Literature
	Spanish Language and Literature
	Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
14	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
	Pre-Veterinary Studies
	Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
	Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
	Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Pre-Dentistry Studies
15	History
	History, General
16	Legal Professions And Studies
	Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
	Legal Professions and Studies, Other
17	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
18	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Statistics, General
19	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	International/Global Studies
	Gerontology
	Medieval and Renaissance Studies
	Nutrition Sciences
	Ancient Studies/Civilization
20	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Natural Resources/Conservation, General
	Environmental Studies
	Natural Resources Management and Policy
21	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
22	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, General
	Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
23	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Educational Psychology
24	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Policy Analysis
25	Security And Protective Services
	Forensic Science and Technology
26	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Anthropology
	Economics, General
	Geography
	Political Science and Government, General
27	Visual And Performing Arts
	Dance, General
	Music, General
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Film/Cinema Studies
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Graphic Design
	Fine/Studio Arts, General

University of Nebraska at Lincoln

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

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Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Architecture And Related Services

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.