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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0419

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public institution in Lincoln with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1191, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 18.9K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,887 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,424.

Established

1869

Motto

Literis Dedicata et Omnibus Artibus

Mascot

Herbie HuskerLil' Red

Type

Public land-grant research university

Conference

Big Ten Conference and competes

Division

Division I

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77%Acceptance

1191SAT Avg

18,887Students

16:1Student:Faculty

66%Grad Rate

$56,887Earnings 10yr

$17,424Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1191

Reading & WritingMid: 605

550660

MathMid: 600

540670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25

2228

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1191

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,108

Tuition (out-of-state)$27,748

Room & Board$13,856

Books & Supplies$1,250

Total Cost of Attendance$25,341

Average Net Price$17,424

Median Debt at Graduation$21,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,899

$30–48K$12,714

$48–75K$15,125

$75–110K$19,953

$110K+$22,012

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,424

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,750

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

143

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

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Programs (273)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

18,887

Gender Split

50% / 50%

Women / Men

First Generation

22%

Pell Grant Recipients

22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%

Black 3%

Hispanic 9%

Asian 4%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.8%

Freshman Retention84.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,692

8 Years$53,022

10 Years$56,887

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$46,100

Men

$59,000

Rankings

U.S. News

#17

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Forbes

#191

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#245

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History & Fun Facts

•" The school received an initial federal land grant of about 130,000 acres (53,000 ha) through the Morrill Act of 1862.
•Architecture Hall, built in 1895 as University Library, is the oldest building on campus.
•Campus construction began in September 1869 when the cornerstone of University Hall was laid at the corner of 11th and S Streets.
•By 1871, the university welcomed its inaugural class of twenty collegiate students and 110 preparatory students, and in 1873 offered its first degrees to graduating students.
•The school's development was slowed by a mid-1870s grasshopper swarm that devastated the state's economy and caused NU's first chancellor, Allen R.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from NE state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K

163 mi(283 min)

Minneapolispop. 430K

336 mi(582 min)

St. Louispop. 290K

377 mi(653 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City149 mi

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul331 mi

STL St Louis365 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1324 mi · ~38h 15m drive

New York, NY1184 mi · ~34h 12m drive

Hartford, CT1245 mi · ~35h 58m drive

Providence, RI1309 mi · ~37h 49m drive

Albany, NY1186 mi · ~34h 16m drive

Syracuse, NY1065 mi · ~30h 46m drive

Rochester, NY991 mi · ~28h 38m drive

Buffalo, NY927 mi · ~26h 47m drive

Philadelphia, PA1132 mi · ~32h 42m drive

Pittsburgh, PA875 mi · ~25h 17m drive

Harrisburg, PA1039 mi · ~30h 1m drive

Newark, NJ1175 mi · ~33h 57m drive

Washington, DC1049 mi · ~30h 18m drive

Baltimore, MD1065 mi · ~30h 46m drive

Atlanta, GA833 mi · ~24h 4m drive

Charlotte, NC944 mi · ~27h 16m drive

Raleigh, NC1037 mi · ~29h 57m drive

Miami, FL1406 mi · ~40h 37m drive

Orlando, FL1212 mi · ~35h 1m drive

Tampa, FL1201 mi · ~34h 42m drive

Nashville, TN625 mi · ~18h 3m drive

New Orleans, LA838 mi · ~24h 13m drive

Richmond, VA1054 mi · ~30h 27m drive

Chicago, IL476 mi · ~13h 45m drive

Detroit, MI713 mi · ~20h 36m drive

Minneapolis, MN336 mi · ~9h 42m drive

St. Louis, MO377 mi · ~10h 53m drive

Kansas City, MO163 mi · ~4h 43m drive

Indianapolis, IN560 mi · ~16h 11m drive

Columbus, OH723 mi · ~20h 53m drive

Cleveland, OH781 mi · ~22h 34m drive

Milwaukee, WI477 mi · ~13h 47m drive

Dallas, TX556 mi · ~16h 4m drive

Houston, TX768 mi · ~22h 11m drive

Austin, TX731 mi · ~21h 7m drive

San Antonio, TX794 mi · ~22h 56m drive

Los Angeles, CA1267 mi · ~36h 36m drive

San Francisco, CA1386 mi · ~40h 2m drive

San Diego, CA1259 mi · ~36h 22m drive

Seattle, WA1346 mi · ~38h 53m drive

Portland, OR1342 mi · ~38h 46m drive

Denver, CO443 mi · ~12h 48m drive

Phoenix, AZ986 mi · ~28h 29m drive

Salt Lake City, UT794 mi · ~22h 56m drive

Honolulu, HI3781 mi · ~109h 14m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

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2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Kansas City (MCI)149 miles

Rental car

224 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

298 min$179-298

Minneapolis-St Paul (MSP)331 miles

Rental car

497 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

662 min$397-662

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award