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The University of Nebraska - Lincoln, founded in 1869, is a public institution offering students numerous academic and social options. Within various learning communities faculty, staff, and students share academic interests, study for exams, and discuss ideas. UNL''s 623-acre campus is located in Lincoln, 55 miles southwest of Omaha.

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Public
studentType
Coed
19,333
Undergraduates
9,551
Men - 49.4%
9,764
Women - 50.5%
4,614
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
77% of 18,354 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.62
SAT Math
603 average
540-670 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
606 average
550-660 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
24 average
22-28 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $28,124
Out-of-state: $45,854
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $10,138
Out-of-state: $27,868
Room and Board
$13,356
Average Percent of Need Met
70%
Average Freshman Award
$16,099
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$23,894
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,296
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
10%
10-19
23%
20-29
26%
30-39
14%
40-49
7%
50-99
12%
Over 100
8%
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Lincoln Population
290,505
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Omaha
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
40% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Lil' Red
Sororities
25% of women participate
Fraternities
21% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
4.2%
Black/African-American
3%
Hispanic/Latino
9.4%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.8%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
78.5%
Unknown
0.9%
International Students
3.0% from 75 countries
First-Year Students Returning
85.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
48.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
43%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
14.0%
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