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Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, University of Nebraska Lincoln is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 16,829 prospective students applied, and 13,165 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,775 enrolled in the school. 22,191 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,629 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $7,560 plus fees of $1,962. Nebraska is ranked 282 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Nebraska is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Nebraska Lincoln within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#282 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#85 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Nebraska
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Nebraska
#297 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Nebraska
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1360 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.57 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Nebraska Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,044 |
| Other Fees | $1,962 |
| Room and Board | $11,830 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,320 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,716 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,044 |
| Other Fees | $1,962 |
| Room and Board | $11,830 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,320 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,156 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Engineering | 9% |
| Work and Family Studies | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Agriculture | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181464 IPEDS survey data for University of Nebraska Lincoln.
Current students may use the University of Nebraska Lincoln GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.