School Overview
The University of Nebraska – Lincoln (typically referred to as UNL, NU, or Nebraska) is located in Lincoln, NE and is a public research university. It is the flagship university of the University of Nebraska system and is known as the state’s oldest and largest university. The university is spread between two campuses in Lincoln, totaling over 100 classroom buildings and research facilities. Nebraska offers nine faculties which comprise more than 150 undergraduate majors, 20 pre-professional programs, 100 graduate programs and over 270 programs of study. These include:
- College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
- College of Architecture
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business Administration
- College of Education and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts
- College of Journalism and Mass Communications
- College of Law
General Information
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Admission Office 1410 Q Street Box 880417 Lincoln, NE 68588-0417 (402) 472-2023 (800) 742-8800 Fax: (402) 472-0670 [email protected] Contact: Alan Cerveny Dean of Admissions |
Main Address 14th and R Street Lincoln, NE 68588 (402) 472-7211 www.unl.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 18,526 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 4,200 Degree-seeking undergrads: 18,526 Graduate enrollment: 4,568 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $45 Online application fee: $45 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 63% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 84% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Business B Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Ethnic studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Agricultural Education B Engineering Agricultural Engineering B Engineering Technologies Construction/Building Technologies B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Child, youth and family studies B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Ancient Studies/Civilization B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Atmospheric Sciences B Psychology Psychology – General B Security & Protective Services Fire Protection/Safety Technology A Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (402) 472-7211 |
| Website: | www.unl.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | admissions.unl.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 14th and R St, Lincoln, NE 68588 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 25,390 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 62% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 12,941 (51% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,522 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $25,828 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 91% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,863 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 16 | 8 | 6 | ||
| Architecture and Related Services | 3 | 2 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 5 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 13 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 6 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Education | 3 | 27 | 8 | 3 | |
| Engineering | 13 | 13 | 8 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 4 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 9 | 4 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 7 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 6 | 5 | 4 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Grand total | 3 | 1 | 149 | 73 | 44 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Nebraska-Lincoln and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $9,522 |
| Out-of-state | $25,828 |
| Books and supplies | $1,044 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,575 |
| Out-of-state | $18,879 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 4,372 | 91% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,986 | 83% | $8,863 |
| Student loan aid | 2,238 | 47% | $6,404 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 14,250 | 68% | $9,905 |
| Federal student loans | 8,055 | 39% | $5,711 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Nebraska-Lincoln students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 16,829 | 7,773 | 9,056 | Percent admitted | 100% | 78% | 78% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 28% | 30% | 27% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 25,390 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 20,478 |
| Graduate enrollment | 4,912 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
- Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- Predoctoral
- Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency)
- Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency)
- Endodontics
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics (including maxillofacial prosthetics and combined prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthetics)
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
- Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs
- Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
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