University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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. Abby Freeman
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
Agricultural Communication/journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization
Agriculture
Agriculture And Agriculture Operations Related
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Sciences
Food Science
Horticultural Science
Landscaping And Groundskeeping
Range Science And Management
Soil Science And Agronomy
Turf And Turfgrass Management
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Botany/plant Biology
Entomology
Microbiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Banking And Financial Support Services
Business Administration And Management
Business/managerial Economics
Finance
Hospitality Administration
International Business/trade/commerce
Investments And Securities
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism Related
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Sports Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Education (multiple Levels)
Education (specific Subject Areas) Related
Elementary Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education Related
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Biological/biosystems Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Software Engineering
Construction Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textile Marketing Management
Apparel And Textiles
Family And Consumer Economics Related
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness
Textile Science
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages
French
German
Russian
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Premedical Studies
Speech-language Pathology
Veterinary/animal Health Technology
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Professions And Studies Related
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies
International/global Studies
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management And Policy
Natural Resources/conservation
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Film/cinema/video Studies
Fine/studio Arts
Graphic Design
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

14,956

Applied

11,906

Accepted

20,830

Enrolled

Female Admissions

8,128

Females Applied

6,414

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,828

Males Applied

5,492

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

45

Application Fee

3.59

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Minimum ACT score of 20 or combined total of 1030 or higher on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and SAT Math sections or rank in upper 50% of high school class

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 1st	Not reported
Out of state Fall freshmen	May 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	May 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	620	570	680
SAT Math	623	560	680
ACT Composite	25	22	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,350

In-state

23,145

Out-of-state

Fees

1,804

Full-time student fees

11,430

Room & board

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

14,746

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,238

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

6,800

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,438

Avg. Loan Aid

7,707

Avg. Grant Aid

7,943

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

16%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

20,830

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

24%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.57%
Black or African American	2.68%
White or Caucasian	74.45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.24%
Asian	2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	3.09%
Other	1.06%

Gender

Male (52.79%)

Female (47.21%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	34%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
University Program Council Concerts, Big Red Welcome and Homecomming

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
4 historically African-American & 6 multi-cult

Most popular organizations:
Student Alumni Association, Mexican American Student Association, University Program Council Nebraska, eSAB (Engineering Student Advisory Board) and ASUN (Association of Students of the University of Nebraska, student body government)

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

1,397

Total Faculty

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,300

Part-time - 97

Male - 873

Female - 524

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