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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
19,552
Undergraduates
9,874
Men - 50.5%
9,679
Women - 49.5%
4,879
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
81% of 17,775 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.63
SAT Math
540-660 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
550-660 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
22-28 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $20,200
Out-of-state: $37,330
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $7,770
Out-of-state: $24,900
Average Percent of Need Met
68%
Average Freshman Award
$15,013
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$24,543
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,304
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
16%
10-19
21%
20-29
25%
30-39
14%
40-49
6%
50-99
9%
Over 100
9%
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Lincoln Population
290,505
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Omaha
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
38% of all students
Mascot
Lil' Red
Sororities
26% of women participate
Fraternities
21% of men participate
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International Students
Not reported
First-Year Students Returning
79.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
45.9%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
28%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
24.0%
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