University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,250

3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$18,322

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

87.5%

17,841 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

24,393

88.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

66.9%

2,833 Graduates

About

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a higher education institution located in Lancaster County, NE. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were General Business Administration & Management (292 degrees awarded), General Psychology (268 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (198 degrees).

In 2024, 5,773 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 51.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,343 degrees), 10.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (413 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $8,250, which is $−23,670 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $8,250, which is $23,670 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,322.

In 2024, 85% of undergraduate students attending University of Nebraska-Lincoln received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,250

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Nebraska-Lincoln was $8,250. The cost of tuition at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $−23,670 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Nebraska-Lincoln (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,322

2024 Value

1.63%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Nebraska-Lincoln had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,322. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Nebraska-Lincoln grew by 1.63%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Nebraska-Lincoln (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,856

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Nebraska-Lincoln was of $13,856 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.17% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Nebraska-Lincoln received 17,841 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.8% annual growth. Out of those 17,841 applicants, 15,609 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.5% acceptance rate.

There were 24,393 students enrolled at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2024. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln has an overall enrollment yield of 29.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

15,609

Accepted Out of 17,841

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Nebraska-Lincoln was 87.5% (15,609 admissions from 17,841 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 77.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.8%, while admissions grew by 10.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Nebraska-Lincoln (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

323

Scores Submitted (2024)

7% of enrolled first-time students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Nebraska-Lincoln had a total enrollment of 24,393 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is 21,499 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,894. This means that 88.1% of students enrolled at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72% White, 8.95% Hispanic or Latino, 3.85% Asian, 3.66% Two or More Races, 2.85% Black or African American, 0.291% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0779% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.1%), followed by White Male (37.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.02%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.3%), followed by White Male (24.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24,393 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is 21,499 and the part-time enrollment is 2,894. This means that 88.1% of students enrolled at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Nebraska-Lincoln had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
17,574 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,184 enrolled students
Asian
938 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is 72% White, 8.95% Hispanic or Latino, 3.85% Asian, 3.66% Two or More Races, 2.85% Black or African American, 0.291% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0779% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 358 students (1.47%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 185 more women than men received degrees from University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is white (4,343 degrees awarded). There were 10.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (413 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is General Business Administration & Management (292 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (268 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (198 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (450 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (164 degrees), and Human Sciences (364 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are Other managers (208,797 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (119,623 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (111,936 people), Marketing managers (92,225 people), and Chief executives & legislators (77,103 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2024 are Agriculture (450 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (164 degrees), Human Sciences (364 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (119 degrees), and Communications (370 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are Agriculture (450 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (164 degrees), Human Sciences (364 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (119 degrees), and Communications (370 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are Elementary & secondary schools (303,541 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (206,081 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (183,368 people), Computer Systems Design (142,833 people), and Construction (126,640 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
292 degrees awarded
General Psychology
268 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
198 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Nebraska-Lincoln was General Business Administration & Management with 292 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Nebraska-Lincoln according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,794

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,979

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,794 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which is 0.938 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,979).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 260 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.63 times more than the 160 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 243 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in General Psychology, which is 4.86 times more than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 46% of students graduating from University of Nebraska-Lincoln completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (81.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is Female and Asian (81.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.495% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,343 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
413 degrees awarded
Asian
201 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is white (4,343 degrees awarded). There were 10.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (413 degrees).

1.25% of degree recipients (72 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,336 degrees awarded
White Female
2,328 degrees awarded
White Female
2,320 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is white female (2,336 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,328 degrees).

Operations

University of Nebraska-Lincoln has an endowment valued at nearly $1.48B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.8M (0.324%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Nebraska-Lincoln had a total salary expenditure of 1.29B. University of Nebraska-Lincoln employs 433 Professors, 368 Associate professors and 298 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are Male Professor (308), Male Associate professor (211), and Female Associate professor (157).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 666 employees, Service, with 590 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 586 employees.

Endowment

$1.48B

2024 Endowment

14.7%

growth from 2023

University of Nebraska-Lincoln has an endowment valued at about $1.48B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Nebraska-Lincoln grew 14.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.23B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$189M - Federal
$17.6M - State
$2.84M - Local

As of 2024, University of Nebraska-Lincoln received $189M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $17.6M from state grants and contracts, and $2.84M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$563M

2024 Salaries

4.24%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Nebraska-Lincoln paid a median of $563M in salaries, which represents 43.7% of their overall expenditure ($1.29B) and a 4.24% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.09% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.08% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$144M

Instructional Salaries

1,200

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Nebraska-Lincoln paid a total of $144M to 1,200 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 666 employees, Service with 590 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 586 employees.

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