University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Public four-year university in Lincoln, NE that costs an average of $16,214 a year after financial aid, admits 87% of applicants and graduates 69% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$16,214
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
69%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$61,819
PublicLarge city19,178 undergraduates
Cost of University of Nebraska-Lincoln
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $26,535 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $11,100 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $30,330 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $14,210 |
| Books and supplies | $1,128 |
| Average net price after aid | $16,214 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $11,449 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,572 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,551 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,140 |
| $110,001+ | $21,693 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of Nebraska-Lincoln's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 87% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,191 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 560–670 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 538–660 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 22–28 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 69% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 86% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $51,341 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $61,819 |
| Rank in Nebraska (earnings) | 9th of 20 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $19,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $222 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 27% |
| Students with federal loans | 32% |
Majors and programs at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (96)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 140 | $86,967 | $24,349 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 86 | $80,860 | $12,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $78,404 | — |
| Agricultural Engineering | 10 | $75,834 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 245 | $75,676 | $20,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | 67 | $75,613 | $27,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 106 | $74,985 | $21,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 196 | $70,767 | $17,500 |
| Civil Engineering | 173 | $68,944 | $20,500 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 82 | $64,721 | $18,026 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 25 | $61,751 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 433 | $61,616 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 181 | $61,436 | $15,849 |
| Agriculture | 27 | $59,503 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 158 | $57,374 | $14,000 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 9 | $55,714 | — |
| Marketing | 379 | $55,099 | $21,500 |
| Economics | 108 | $54,396 | $18,625 |
| Mathematics | 137 | $54,330 | $19,314 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 698 | $53,922 | $20,500 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 25 | $52,966 | — |
| Interior Architecture | 70 | $52,235 | $22,000 |
| Plant Sciences | 100 | $49,939 | $18,750 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 450 | $47,765 | $21,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 64 | $47,326 | $13,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 54 | $47,022 | $14,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 182 | $47,004 | $19,091 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 69 | $46,838 | $18,618 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 335 | $45,116 | $20,119 |
| Animal Sciences | 164 | $44,305 | $17,812 |
| Political Science and Government | 175 | $43,954 | $18,500 |
| Sociology | 49 | $43,855 | $20,000 |
| Security Science and Technology | 75 | $43,360 | $16,799 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $43,297 | $16,510 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 78 | $43,132 | $19,825 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | 305 | $41,164 | $18,780 |
| Journalism | 161 | $41,162 | $23,329 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 52 | $40,906 | $15,000 |
| Architecture | 1 | $40,533 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 99 | $39,981 | $21,500 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 298 | $38,625 | $19,648 |
| English Language and Literature | 112 | $38,160 | $23,250 |
| Psychology | 517 | $38,067 | $19,500 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 39 | $38,033 | $21,875 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 19 | $37,622 | — |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 33 | $36,570 | $17,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 177 | $36,259 | $21,500 |
| Anthropology | 43 | $35,828 | $20,750 |
| Biology | 284 | $35,571 | $22,500 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 24 | $34,035 | — |
| History | 74 | $32,582 | $22,458 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 165 | $31,982 | $15,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 55 | $28,106 | $25,971 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Public Services | 26 | — | — |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 72 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 17 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering | 52 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 134 | — | $23,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 6 | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 13 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 51 | — | $13,585 |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | 23 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 86 | — | $21,000 |
| Computer Science | 239 | — | $16,788 |
| Construction Engineering | 8 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 55 | — | — |
| Dance | 10 | — | — |
| Data Science | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 2 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 27 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 88 | — | — |
| Forestry | 8 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 14 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 16 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 17 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 1 | — | — |
| International Business | 34 | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | 14 | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 11 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4 | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 65 | — | $27,000 |
| Music | 49 | — | $26,575 |
| Philosophy | 24 | — | — |
| Physics | 20 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 | — | — |
| Soil Sciences | 26 | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 45 | — | $10,750 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 13 | — | — |
Certificate programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 2 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | $38,958 | $12,000 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | $35,049 | $12,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (16)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (65)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 84 | $128,439 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 298 | $126,257 | $30,750 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 41 | $75,157 | — |
| Plant Sciences | 37 | $69,885 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 59 | $69,583 | $13,642 |
| Journalism | 56 | $63,102 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 44 | $61,717 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 73 | $57,418 | $38,077 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 36 | $57,112 | — |
| Agriculture | 54 | $55,472 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 97 | $53,116 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 61 | $51,440 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 48 | $50,652 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Engineering | 26 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 35 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 17 | — | — |
| Apparel and Textiles | 6 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering | 59 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 68 | — | — |
| Architecture | 4 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 3 | — | — |
| Biology | 9 | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 2 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 5 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 26 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 42 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 41 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 11 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 9 | — | — |
| Economics | 17 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 42 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 21 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 9 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 15 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 12 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 17 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 27 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 18 | — | — |
| History | 5 | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 7 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 12 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 52 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 24 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 27 | — | — |
| Music | 29 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 33 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 3 | — | — |
| Physics | 13 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 10 | — | — |
| Psychology | 20 | — | — |
| Sociology | 3 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 45 | — | — |
| Statistics | 14 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (46)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 81 | $93,991 | $40,753 |
| Education, Other | 22 | $65,788 | — |
| Music | 25 | $31,238 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 13 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 9 | — | — |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Biology | 36 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 9 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 3 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 4 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 24 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 15 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 22 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 11 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 13 | — | — |
| Economics | 12 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 12 | — | — |
| Engineering | 20 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 19 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 13 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 3 | — | — |
| History | 7 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 7 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 3 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 23 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 16 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 3 | — | — |
| Physics | 21 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 27 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 8 | — | — |
| Psychology | 26 | — | — |
| Sociology | 11 | — | — |
| Statistics | 13 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 3 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 283 | $74,327 | $65,500 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | $60,212 | $37,468 |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 16 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 1 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (38)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 19 | — | — |
| Apparel and Textiles | 4 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 6 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 40 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 3 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 16 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 22 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 1 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 14 | — | — |
| Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 2 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 3 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 2 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 12 | — | — |
| Journalism | 2 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 14 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 6 | — | — |
| Marketing | 12 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 32 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 3 | — | — |
| Social Work | 2 | — | — |
| Sociology | 2 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 7 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 7 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Nebraska
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha | $12,898 | 87% | $59,749 |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kearney | $17,891 | 89% | $55,176 |
| Wayne State College | Wayne | $15,534 | — | $50,482 |
| Chadron State College | Chadron | $12,662 | — | $51,365 |
| Peru State College | Peru | $10,005 | — | $47,905 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | — | — | $81,009 |
About University of Nebraska-Lincoln
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Lincoln, NE |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 19,178 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | unl.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Nebraska-Lincoln's acceptance rate?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln admits 87% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,191 on the SAT.
How much does University of Nebraska-Lincoln cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $26,535 a year (tuition and fees: $11,100 in-state, $30,330 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,214 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,449.
How much do University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $61,819 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 9th of 20 similar colleges in Nebraska. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer engineering ($86,967 a year after graduation).
What is University of Nebraska-Lincoln's graduation rate?
69% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 86% of first-year students return for a second year.