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University of Nebraska-Lincoln admits 87% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1191 out of 1600 (midpoints: 605 in reading and writing, 600 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 25 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Nebraska | $11,100 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $30,330 |
| Room and meals on campus | $14,210 |
| Books and supplies | $1,128 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $26,535 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $16,214 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is about the same as the median net price of colleges in Nebraska on this site ($16,214). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $11,449 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $11,572 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,551 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $17,140 |
| Above $110,000 | $21,693 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | NE median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 86% | 72% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 69% | 55% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $61,819 | $56,552 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $19,500 | $19,750 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Nebraska and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
27% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 32% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 50% women and 50% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 1 of the 30 colleges in Nebraska on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 938.
Other colleges in Nebraska of a similar size
- University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, public
- Bellevue UniversityBellevue, private nonprofit
- Creighton UniversityOmaha, private nonprofit
- University of Nebraska at KearneyKearney, public
- Wayne State CollegeWayne, public
- Chadron State CollegeChadron, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln admits 87% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
Published tuition and fees are $11,100 a year for students from Nebraska and $30,330 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
69% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.