University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
2 Campuses
Main Campus
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rankings
Affordability66
Selectivity58
Retention59
Graduation46
Earnings41
Diversity34
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
97%
Bachelor’s
3%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture2%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing23%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education7%
Engineering12%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences8%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting<1%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into University of Nebraska-Lincoln
80%
Admission Rate
620
Median SAT Math
625
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)560–680
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)570–680
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Nebraska-Lincoln
$9K
In-State Tuition
$25K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Nebraska-Lincoln
41%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
74%
Repayment Rate
$221
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 42% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 31% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $29K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $21K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 69% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 74% | 58% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 77% | 63% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 83% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
83%
Retention Rate
9%
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
68%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 41% | 34% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 68% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 70% | 53% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 66% | 47% | 53% |
| Black | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56% | 46% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 40% | 26% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67% | 47% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 70% | 59% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 58% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 64% | 45% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Nebraska-Lincoln
96%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$25K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 91% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 90% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 90% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $31K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $31K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
20,592
Undergraduates
85%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
4,990
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 6% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 69% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 10% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 5% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 9% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 27% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 25% | 20% | 14% |
| >$110K | 30% | 23% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE
College of Hair Design-Downtown
1 miles, SW
Purdue University Global-Lincoln
1 miles, SE
Bryan College of Health Sciences
3 miles, SE