Overview

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a University institution located in Lincoln, NE, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1410 Q Street
Lincoln, NE  68588-0417
United States

Contact Ms. Kayla Tupper
Interim Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@unl.edu
Phone: 402-472-2023
Fax: 402-472-0670

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural And Food Products Processing
Agricultural Business And Management, General
Agricultural Communication/journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary Science And Related Fields, Other
Agriculture, General
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Sciences, General
Food Science
Horticultural Science
Landscaping And Groundskeeping
Pre-veterinary Studies
Range Science And Management
Soil Science And Agronomy, General
Turf And Turfgrass Management
Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician And Veterinary Assistant
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architectural Design
Architecture
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American Indian/native American Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Botany/plant Biology
Entomology
Microbiology, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Construction Management, General
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Sports Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Network And System Administration/administrator
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, Other
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Biological/biosystems Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Construction Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Pre-engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Hazardous Materials Management And Waste Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Surveying Technology/surveying
Water Quality And Wastewater Treatment Management And Recycling Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Child Care Provider/assistant
Family And Consumer Economics And Related Services, Other
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Russian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services, Other
Art Therapy/therapist
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Medical Office Assistant/specialist
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapy Assistant
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Professions And Studies, Other
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization
Data Science, General
International/globalization Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Environmental/natural Resources Law Enforcement And Protective Services
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, General
Forest Management/forest Resources Management
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Urban Forestry
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Outdoor Education
Physical Fitness Technician
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Baking And Pastry Arts/baker/pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management/manager
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Atmospheric Chemistry And Climatology
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Hydrology And Water Resources Science
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance, General
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

18,354

Applied

14,146

Accepted

19,338

Enrolled

Female Admissions

10,229

Females Applied

7,891

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

8,107

Males Applied

6,243

Males Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

45

Application Fee

3.62

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	Minimun high school GPA
Recommended	Essay
Other requirements:	20 or higher on ACT or combined total of 1040 or higher on the SAT Critical Reading & Math sections or rank in upper 50% of high school class, or a HS GPA of 3.0 or higher

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 1st	August 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	May 1st	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	May 1st	August 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	606	550	660
SAT Math	603	540	670
ACT Composite	24	22	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,310

In-state

26,640

Out-of-state

8,310

In-district

Fees

2,124

Full-time student fees

14,120

Room & board

8,120

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

15,228

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,099

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

8,016

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,066

Avg. Loan Aid

7,123

Avg. Grant Aid

9,501

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

70%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

21%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

19,338

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

24%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.09%
Black or African American	2.92%
White or Caucasian	76.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	4.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	3.67%
Other	0.88%

Gender

Male (49.44%)

Female (50.54%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	40%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming: Showtime at the Collesum, Playfair: The Ultimate Icebreaker and Phired Up Workshop

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
We have historically African-American Greek

Most popular organizations:
Pre-Health Club, Nebraska Esports, First Generation Student Org, University of Nebraska-Lincoln MEDLIFE Chapter and American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Emergency notification system, CCTV Surveillance, Public weapons storage for students/faculty/staff

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Bowling			No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football	No	Division 1A
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Riflery	No		No
Rock Climbing	No	No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Sailing	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball			No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Bowling		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Riflery		Division 1
Rock Climbing	No	No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing	No		No
Sand Volleyball		Division 1
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1
Weight Lifting	No	No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

1,606

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,296

Part-time - 310

Male - 893

Female - 713