| University of Nebraska - Lincoln Cost of Attendance | |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,690 |
| Out-of-state | $26,820 |
| On-Campus Room and Board | $12,186 |
| Off-Campus Room and Board | $8,548 |
| Average Annual Cost | |
| Average Cost by Family Income | |
|---|---|
| Family Income | Average Cost |
| Under $30,000 | $12,216 |
| $30,000-$48,000 | $13,508 |
| $48,000-$75,000 | $16,197 |
| $75,000-$110,000 | $12,216 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,947 |
74%
Students paying down their debt
$21,362
Typical Total Student Debt
$214
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
| Aid Type | % Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 91% | $9,905 |
| Federal Grants | 25% | $4,305 |
| Pell grants | 25% | $4,189 |
| Other federal grants | 11% | $381 |
| State/local goverment grant or scholarships | 12% | $1,970 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 82% | $7,401 |
| Student loan aid | 47% | $6,404 |
| Federal student loans | 45% | $5,711 |
| Other student loans | 7% | $12,693 |
| Micro-scholarships* | Colleges Awarding | Amount |
| Take a challenging class | 247 | Up to $3,000 |
| Do an extracurricular activity | 237 | Up to $3,000 |
| Have perfect attendance for a year | 169 | Up to $2,100 |
| Play a sport | 121 | Up to $1,500 |
| Take a foreign language class | 157 | Up to $5,000 |
| Do community service | 241 | Up to $500 |
| Visit a college campus | 238 | Up to $6,000 |
| Have work experience | 173 | Up to $12,000 |
| Attend a summer program | 112 | Up to $4,500 |
*GPA and other eligibility restrictions may apply
| What is University of Nebraska - Lincoln's admissions rate? | |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% |
| Average GPA | |
| SAT Submissions | 10% of applicants |
| SAT Reading | 550-650 |
| SAT Math | 560-670 |
| SAT Writing | |
| ACT Submissions | 89% of applicants |
| Composite Score | 22-28 |
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Student to Faculty Ratio
253
Forbes Ranking
42%
Four-Year Graduation Rate
67%
Six-Year Graduation Rate
| Campus Life | |
|---|---|
| Total undergraduates | 20286 |
| Living on campus | 11% |
| Transfer Students | 4% |
| Under Age 25 | |
| Gender Balance | |
|---|---|
| Men |
52%
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| Women |
48%
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Diversity Index: Chance you’ll bump into a diverse range of students
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|---|---|
| White |
75.09%
|
| Unknown |
10.63%
|
| Hispanic or Latino |
7.97%
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| Asian |
3.30%
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| Black or African American |
2.77%
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| American Indian or Alaska Native |
0.20%
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| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0.04%
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First Year Student Retention
42%
Four-Year Graduation Rate
$52,360
Average Salary After Graduation
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