University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Common Data Set 2020-21
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Acceptance Rate
77.7%
Applications
17,495
Admitted
13,601
Enrolled
4,732
SAT Composite 25th
1,130
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$56,887
10 yrs after enrollment
67%
6-year completion
$17,747
sticker minus grants
$21,000
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
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General Information
6 TABLESName of College/University:University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Street Address Line 1:1400 R St
CityLincoln
StateNE
Zip68588-0419
Country:USA
Main Phone Number (Area Code)402
Main Phone Number:472-7211
WWW Home Page Address:http://www.unl.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):402
Admissions Phone Number:472-2023
Admissions Email Address:admissions@unl.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:http://ww.unl.edu/apply-now/
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?No
APX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80013
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69941
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59936
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49910
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80018
SAT Math: 600-69942
SAT Math: 500-59934
SAT Math: 400-4995
SAT Math: 300-3991
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160013
SAT Composite: 1200-139946
SAT Composite: 1000-119933
SAT Composite: 800-9998
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3623
ACT Composite: 24-2941
ACT Composite: 18-2333
ACT Composite: 12-173
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.015
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9932
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7421
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2410
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.997
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.492
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Total100
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESIf yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Minimum 2.0 GPA for most recent term of attendance; completion of 24 credit at accredited colleges
Fall Closing Date: Month1
Spring Closing Date: Month1
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:Some colleges have more rigorous requirements than shown here (see http://admissions.unl.edu/apply.aspx).
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Spring Closing Date: Day1
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://creditevaluation.unl.edu/credit-types#military
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:Up to four credits are awarded for active military service. Three of these credits can be applied to one of the two general education requirements, based on an essay the student writes.
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:Race, Ethnicity, and Gender Studies
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)26%
Percent of males who join fraternities19%
Percent of females who join sororities25%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing83%
Percent who live off campus or commute17%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)23%
Percent of males who join fraternities20%
Percent of females who join sororities27%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing37%
Percent who live off campus or commute63%
Percent of students age 25 and older5%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Cooperative housingX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
1 TABLEPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://financialaid.unl.edu/net-price-calculator
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Financial Aid
12 TABLESAcademic Year2020-2021 estimated
Federal$19,749,398
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$4,615,379
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$42,493,620
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$14,946,952
Total Scholarships/Grants$81,805,349
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$34,588,698
Federal Work-Study$3,337,492
Total Self-Help$37,926,190
Parent Loans$18,852,036
Federal$443,151
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$47,005,669
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,565,177
Total Scholarships/Grants$51,013,997
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$12,096,856
Total Self-Help$12,096,856
Parent Loans$14,808,953
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$10,492,627
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:191
Institution’s own financial aid formX
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month4
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):12
If yes, starting date (Day):15
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
Music/dramaX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio16
based on ____ students22,320
and ____ faculty1,379