University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,010

3.09% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,029

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

77.1%

18,354 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

23,986

88% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

65.7%

2,834 Graduates

About

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a higher education institution located in Lancaster County, NE. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were General Business Administration & Management (338 degrees awarded), General Psychology (249 degrees), and General Finance (237 degrees).

In 2023, 6,153 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 50% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,558 degrees), 11.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (411 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $8,010, which is $−22,993 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Nebraska-Lincoln was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4,020 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $8,010, which is $22,994 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,029.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending University of Nebraska-Lincoln received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,010

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Nebraska-Lincoln was $8,010. The cost of tuition at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $−22,994 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

Average Net Price

$18,029

2023 Value

7.28%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Nebraska-Lincoln had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,029. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Nebraska-Lincoln grew by 7.28%.

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

$12,430

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Nebraska-Lincoln was of $12,430 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.28% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 9.09% 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

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.41% with respect to 2022, when 83% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Nebraska-Lincoln was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4020 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Nebraska-Lincoln received 18,354 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.92% annual growth. Out of those 18,354 applicants, 14,146 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.1% acceptance rate.

There were 23,986 students enrolled at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2023. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln has an overall enrollment yield of 33.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

14,146

Accepted Out of 18,354

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Nebraska-Lincoln was 77.1% (14,146 admissions from 18,354 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 78.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 3.92%, while admissions declined by 5.83%.

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 (2023)

378

Scores Submitted (2023)

8% of enrolled first-time students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2023 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 23,986 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is 21,097 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,889. This means that 88% 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 72.8% White, 8.55% Hispanic or Latino, 3.77% Asian, 3.48% Two or More Races, 2.87% Black or African American, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0584% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.4%), followed by White Male (37.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.79%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.6%), followed by White Male (25.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23,986 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is 21,097 and the part-time enrollment is 2,889. This means that 88% of students enrolled at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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

84%

2023 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 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Nebraska-Lincoln had a retention rate approximately the same as 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 (2023)

White
17,459 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,050 enrolled students
Asian
905 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is 72.8% White, 8.55% Hispanic or Latino, 3.77% Asian, 3.48% Two or More Races, 2.87% Black or African American, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0584% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 322 students (1.34%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 3 fewer 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 (4,558 degrees awarded). There were 11.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (411 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is General Business Administration & Management (338 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (249 degrees) and General Finance (237 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (513 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (156 degrees), and Human Sciences (373 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 (200,100 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (115,986 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (108,378 people), Marketing managers (87,708 people), and Chief executives & legislators (74,505 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2023 are Agriculture (513 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (156 degrees), Human Sciences (373 degrees), Communications (421 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (117 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are Agriculture (513 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (156 degrees), Human Sciences (373 degrees), Communications (421 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (117 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Computer Systems Design (546,786 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (462,026 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (370,114 people), Construction (301,566 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (292,202 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 (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
338 degrees awarded
General Psychology
249 degrees awarded
General Finance
237 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Nebraska-Lincoln was General Business Administration & Management with 338 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

3,078

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,075

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,078 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which is 1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,075).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 361 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.2 times more than the 164 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 211 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in General Psychology, which is 3.58 times more than the 59 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 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, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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 (86.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is Female and Asian (86.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0.882% of graduates (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,558 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
411 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
211 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is white (4,558 degrees awarded). There were 11.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (411 degrees).

1.11% of degree recipients (68 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,320 degrees awarded
White Male
2,238 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
207 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is white female (2,320 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,238 degrees).

Operations

University of Nebraska-Lincoln has an endowment valued at nearly $1.29B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 33.5M (2.59%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Nebraska-Lincoln had a total salary expenditure of 1.21B. University of Nebraska-Lincoln employs 448 Professors, 397 Associate professors and 333 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are Male Professor (326), Male Associate professor (232), and Female Assistant professor (169).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 662 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 615 employees, and Management with 578 employees.

Endowment

$1.29B

2023 Endowment

7.88%

growth from 2022

University of Nebraska-Lincoln has an endowment valued at about $1.29B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Nebraska-Lincoln grew 7.88% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $857M 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

$175M - Federal
$18.8M - State
$2.44M - Local

As of 2023, University of Nebraska-Lincoln received $175M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $18.8M from state grants and contracts, and $2.44M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$540M

2023 Salaries

7.09%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Nebraska-Lincoln paid a median of $540M in salaries, which represents 44.8% of their overall expenditure ($1.21B) and a 7.09% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.08% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.08% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$151M

Instructional Salaries

1,290

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Nebraska-Lincoln paid a total of $151M to 1,290 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

448 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

662 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were Professor with 448 employees, Associate professor with 397 employees, and Assistant professor with 333 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 662 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 615 employees, and Management with 578 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Nebraska-Lincoln was Male Professor with 326 employees, Male Associate professor with 232 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 169 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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