PublicUrbanUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0419
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
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.
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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.
- •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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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1191
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
66.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,750
Programs (273)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
143
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NE state average + large city premium