Universities/NE/University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public · 19,178 students

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$57k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
87%Acceptance Rate
67%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)67.0%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)49.7%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate86.0%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students22.0%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1191
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
25
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing22.4%
Engineering9.9%
Communications7.1%
Biological Sciences6.4%
Education6.2%
Psychology6.1%
Social Sciences4.3%
Computer Science2.9%
Health Sciences1.4%
Mathematics0.9%
History0.9%
Humanities0.1%

Faculty & Resources

$13k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$13k
Instructional Spend per Student
$1.5B
Total Endowment

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Academics

University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a graduation rate of 67.0%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 86.0%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1191, and the ACT midpoint is 25. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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