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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public university in a large city in the Lincoln, NE metro with 19,338 students and a 87% acceptance rate.

Lincoln, Nebraska · Public · City, large · 19,338 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · Big Ten

Admission rate

87%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,191

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

22–28

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$17,747

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

67%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

84%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$56,887

10 years after entry

Students

19,338

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		SpringDecember 1, 2026
Rolling admissionFallMay 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: admissions.unl.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$12,751
$30,001–48,000$13,054
$48,001–75,000$14,699
$75,001–110,000$18,975
Over $110,000$22,346

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 106 5 ACE3 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 106 and MATH 107 9 ACE3 credits
Biology4BIOS 101 and BIOS 101L 4 ACE4 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 105A and CHEM 105L 4 ACE4 credits
Psychology3PSYC 181 4 ACE6 credits
Statistics3STAT 218 3 ACE3 credits
Computer Science A3CSCE 155E3 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 211 3 ACE6 credits
Show all 36 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 106 5 ACE3 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 106 and MATH 107 9 ACE3 credits
Biology4BIOS 101 and BIOS 101L 4 ACE4 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 105A and CHEM 105L 4 ACE4 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 109A and CHEM 109L 4 ACE4 credits
Psychology3PSYC 181 4 ACE6 credits
Statistics3STAT 218 3 ACE3 credits
Computer Science A3CSCE 155E3 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 211 3 ACE6 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 212 3 ACE6 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 120 3 ACE9 credits
Environmental Science4GEOG 181 3 ACE 6,9
European History4HIST 130 3 ACE5 credits
Human Geography4GEOG 140 3 ACE9 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 2013 credits
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN 201 + 2026 credits
Computer Science Principles3CSCE 101 3 ACE3 credits
Art History4AHIS 101 3 ACE7 credits
Music Theory4MUSC 165, 165A 4 Note A
Music Theory5MUSC 165, 165A, 166, 166A8 credits
African American Studies4ETHN 200 3 ACE 8,9 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 2013 credits
Chinese Language and Culture5CHIN 201 + 2026 credits
Comparative Government and Politics4POLS 1043 credits
Drawing3DRAW 101 3 ACE7 credits
French Language and Culture4FREN 2013 credits
French Language and Culture5FREN 201 + 2026 credits
German Language and Culture4GERM 2013 credits
German Language and Culture5GERM 201 + 2026 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4JAPN 2013 credits
Japanese Language and Culture5JAPN 201 + 2026 credits
Language and Composition4ENGL 150 3 Note B , ACE1 credit
Latin4LATN 102 + LATN 3XX8 credits
Latin5LATN 102 + LATN 301 + LATN 30211 credits
Literature and Composition4ENGL 180 3 ACE5 credits
Physics 1: Algebra-Based4PHYS 141 5 ACE4 credits
Physics 2: Algebra-Based4PHYS 1425 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHYS 212 4 ACE4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS 211 4 ACE4 credits
Precalculus3MATH 1013 credits
Precalculus4MATH 1035 credits
Studio Art: 2-D Design3General Studio Credit 3
Studio Art: 3-D Design3General Studio Credit 3
U.S. History4HIST 110 and HIST 111 6 ACE5 credits
US Government and Politics4POLS 100 3 ACE 6,8 credits

Source: creditevaluation.unl.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management267
Psychology246
Marketing/Marketing Management185
Finance175
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other154
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies152
Biology/Biological Sciences142
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication141
Show the other 99 majors
Computer Science115
Mechanical Engineering108
Elementary Education and Teaching106
Biochemistry87
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other83
Animal Sciences83
Political Science and Government80
Civil Engineering71
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology69
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician63
Natural Resources/Conservation62
Sports Communication54
Graphic Design54
Food Science50
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics49
Agronomy and Crop Science46
Agricultural Business and Management46
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist46
Secondary Education and Teaching46
Electrical and Electronics Engineering45
English Language and Literature45
Actuarial Science44
Biological/Biosystems Engineering43
Accounting43
Mathematics38
Forensic Science and Technology38
History37
Computer Software Engineering37
Speech Communication and Rhetoric36
Interior Architecture35
Computer Engineering33
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management33
Journalism, Other32
Hospitality Administration/Management30
Agricultural Economics29
Construction Management27
Music26
Chemistry26
Chemical Engineering26
Architectural Engineering26
Agricultural Teacher Education25
Broadcast Journalism24
Special Education and Teaching, Other24
Anthropology23
Digital Arts23
Environmental Studies22
Fine/Studio Arts21
Music Teacher Education21
International/Globalization Studies19
Microbiology19
Pre-Veterinary Studies19
Agricultural Mechanization17
Agriculture15
Sociology14
Apparel and Textiles13
Soil Science and Agronomy13
Landscaping and Groundskeeping13
International Business/Trade/Commerce13
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts11
Film/Cinema/Media Studies11
Agricultural Communication/Journalism10
Philosophy9
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels8
Social Science Teacher Education8
Entomology8
Ancient Studies/Civilization8
Athletic Training/Trainer8
Geography7
Urban Forestry6
Physics6
Landscape Architecture5
Women's Studies5
Agricultural Engineering5
Dance4
Legal Professions and Studies, Other4
Spanish Language and Literature4
German Language and Literature4
Construction Engineering4
Botany/Plant Biology3
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education3
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other3
Horticultural Science2
Range Science and Management2
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant2
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other2
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering2
Russian Language and Literature2
French Language and Literature2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies2
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology2
Geology/Earth Science2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2
Pre-Dentistry Studies1
Spanish Language Teacher Education1
French Language Teacher Education1
Chemistry Teacher Education1
Mathematics Teacher Education1
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Ten

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Ten

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Bowling, Golf, Gymnastics, Rifle, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

25% of men in fraternities · 33% of women in sororities · 29% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Lincoln, NE

350,626 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Lincoln (LNK)

Nearest hub airport

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 17.3 of 20

Elevation

1,175 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

14°F

July high

89°F

Annual snowfall

26.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

42 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,010 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size