University of Nebraska Lincoln: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average
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University of Nebraska Lincoln is a large four-year, public school with 25,110 students enrolled. This school was established in 1869 and is one of the 10 colleges located in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
188
Good
University of Nebraska Lincoln will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

University of Nebraska Lincoln follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 188 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Business, Education, Management, and Agriculture. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other colleges and schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
85%
Good
The student retention rate at University of Nebraska Lincoln is high at 85% (well above Nebraska average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at University of Nebraska Lincoln is average - 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Nebraska Lincoln is decent -- 16:1. Find out more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$26,700
High
Average tuition prices are very high - around $24,900 per year. The additional fees at University of Nebraska Lincoln (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $1,800, which makes it a total of $26,700 per year.

Read the details about University of Nebraska Lincoln additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
78%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 17,495 applications were submitted and 13,601 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Nebraska Lincoln in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,000
Medium
University of Nebraska Lincoln offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Nebraska Lincoln, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of Nebraska Lincoln provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 6,900 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, nearly $7,000 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Nebraska Lincoln. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Nebraska Lincoln seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Nebraska Lincoln Location and Maps



Post Address: University of Nebraska Lincoln, 1400 R Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0419, USA
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