University of Nebraska-Lincoln
PublicLincoln, NE
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln was founded on February 15, 1869, as the state's land-grant institution. According to the university, it was among the first institutions west of the Mississippi River to award a doctoral degree, granting its first in 1896. UNL is home to distinctive academic units such as the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management and the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From University of Nebraska-Lincoln's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Nebraska-Lincoln's acceptance rate?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
Admitted students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln typically score between 1098–1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
Admitted students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln typically score between 22–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Nebraska-Lincoln cost?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,697 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Nebraska-Lincoln require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Nebraska-Lincoln doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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