Lincoln, NE | unl.edu

Welcome to Nebraska! The University of Nebraska, Lincoln is a large public research university and the flagship institution for the state of Nebraska with just over 20,000 undergraduate students. Popular/unique programs include Business (10 majors), Engineering (13 majors), Agriculture (31 majors), Sports Media and Communication, PGA Golf Management, Architecture, Food Technology for Companion Animals, Forensic Science, Pre-Health, Pre-Vet, Pre-Law. The University of Nebraska, Lincoln is a fantastic out-of-state option for students who have at least a 3.0 and are looking for a traditional college experience with Big Ten D1 athletics, strong academics, and an incredibly friendly community.

Representatives

Maddie Wurth
She/Her/Hers
Regional Recruitment Specialist for Los Angeles/Southern California
(402) 416-8519
mwurth3@unl.edu

Details

Institution Type
Public 

Campus Setting
Urban

Closest Airport (Distance)
LNK (5 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
19,552 / 24,431

Average Class Size
35

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
25% / 18% / 6%

Athletics Division
Division I

Athletics League
Big 10

Average ACT / Mid-Range SAT
25 / 1200 - 1230

Average GPA
3.58

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Either
Scholarships: Either

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
No Answer / No Answer (85%)

Deposits
No Answer

Applications Accepted
Common App
Coalition App
University-Specific App

Application Information

Test Optional? Yes

Demonstrated Interest? No

Rolling Admission? Yes

Admission Interview? No

Need-blind Admission? Yes

WUE Tuition Exchange? No

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Rolling: Aug 1 - May 1
Scholarship Statement: Feb 1
FAFSA Priority: April 1

Transfer App Deadline
Fall: May 1
Spring: Dec 1

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
May 1

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Fall: May 1
Spring: Dec 1

Link to Scholarship Info
admissions.unl.edu/cost

Points of Pride

1. The University of Nebraska Lincoln broke a WORLD RECORD in 2023 for the most spectators at a female sport event with 92,001 fans at a Nebraska Women's Volleyball game!

2. UNL currently has the lowest tuition in the Big Ten and is listed as a “Best Value College” by The Princeton Review.

3. UNL holds the longest college football sellout streak dating back to 1962! Go Big Red!