University of Nebraska, Lincoln (UNL)
Lincoln, NE| Region: | Midwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Herbie Husker |
| Nickname: | UNL |
| Website: | www.unl.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $7,984 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $20,734 |
| Retention Rate: | 84% |
| Enrollment: | 27,233 |
| Year Established: | 1869 |
About UNL
The largest university in the state, the University of Nebraska at Lincoln offers academic programs and research that have long placed it at the forefront of education.
For example, University of Nebraska is one of the first universities to establish a major in Digital Humanities, offered through the English Department.
In the same department, graduate students may undertake UNL’s prestigious MFA program in Creative Writing, which has leading writers among its faculty and is also responsible for founding one of the country’s most respected university literary publications.
On the fine arts end of things, UNL boasts top museums and galleries with collections by some of the world’s most revered artists. UNL also has a natural history museum, which features fossils and other types of ancient excavations.
Additional areas of study include:
*Agricultural Sciences
*Architecture
*Education
*Engineering
*Law
*Liberal Arts and Humanities
*Performing Arts
*Mass Communications
UNL has long been distinguished for its research activity as well, conducting valuable research in a variety of scientific and other fields.
Undergraduate admission is based in great part on one’s academic record, while admission to graduate programs depends on the requirements of each department.
Financial aid is awarded through different sources to eligible students, and Nebraska state residents pay a reduced tuition rate.
UNL Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4.5 of 5 Stars 7 Reviews
57% of students gave University of Nebraska, Lincoln 4 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Dillon Clarey Student at This School - Grad Year 2014
I love college here. I have met alot of new people and the atmosphere is great. The football games are awesome and the cafeteria has great food with a variety of things that I find myself enjoying everytime I eat there.
Natalie Lindner Student at This School - Grad Year 2015
This is a very nice school with a great atmosphere. The students are friendly and the teachers are great at what they do. The thing that I like the most about my school is that I get to meet a lot of new people. I have not been here very long yet but for future students I would like for them to know that they get their moneys worth here at the University of Nebraska.
UNL Map & Location
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
14th and R St
Lincoln, NE 68588
Getting Around UNL
Walkability
Excellent walkability. You do not need a car for this area.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Lincoln, NE
UNL Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 20,624 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 4,980 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 27,233 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 4%
- African American: 3%
- Caucasian: 86%
- Asian: 2%
- Unknown and Other: 4%
| Latino | 4% |
|---|---|
| African American | 3% |
| Caucasian | 86% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Unknown and Other | 4% |
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