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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE

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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

Majors & Degrees

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

18,354
Applied
14,146
Accepted
19,338
Enrolled
77%
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Female Admissions

10,229
Females Applied
7,891
Females Accepted
77%
Acceptance Rate
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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 No
Out of state Fall freshmen May 1st Not reported No
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported No
Transfer May 1st Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 611 550 660
SAT Math 610 540 670
ACT Composite 24 22 28

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

8,310
In-state
26,640
Out-of-state
8,310
In-district
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Fees

2,124
Full-time student fees
14,120
Room & board
8,120
Room only

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
99% 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 Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Big Red Welcome Street Festival, Husker Watch Party and Homecoming: Showtime at the Coliseum

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

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More
Please see school's website
Most popular organizations:
Pre-Health Club, First Generation Student Organization, University of Nebraska-Lincoln MEDLIFE Chapter, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and NU Meds

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark
Other Campus Security & Safety:
emergency notification system, CCTV surveillance, and public weapons storage for students/faculty/staff

Athletics

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Men's Sports

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

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

Faculty

1,607
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,295
Part-time - 312
Male - 919
Female - 688
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