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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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University Overview

Founded in 1869, University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Lincoln (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Nebraska. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 156-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Nebraska-Lincoln' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UNL
Founded 1869
Motto Literis Dedicata et Omnibus Artibus
Dedicated to Letters and All the Arts
Colours Scarlet and cream
Mascot Herbie Husker Lil' Red
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University Location

Address 1400 R Street
Lincoln
68588-0419 Nebraska
United States
University of Nebraska-Lincoln's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Phone Number (402) 472 7211
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Fax Number (402) 472 0670
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Recognition and Accreditation

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Nebraska-Lincoln's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Council for Construction Education
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
  • Planning Accreditation Board


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Nebraska-Lincoln is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Nebraska-Lincoln's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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Programs and Courses

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Nebraska-Lincoln categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.



University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students		 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Admission Info


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

University of Nebraska-Lincoln has more than 2400 international students.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Admission Office Admission Office

313 N 13th, Van Brunt Visitors Center, Box 880417
Lincoln 68588-0256
(402) 472 2023
800 742 8800

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Size and Profile


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


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Land Grant Institution Land Grant

This institution Is a land-grant university And has a special focus On promoting education And research in agriculture, engineering And other related fields. Land-grant universities are also well known To have a high commitment To Public service And outreach.


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University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Nebraska-Lincoln is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Facilities


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Library
University of Nebraska-Lincoln's library has 8 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,757,277 physical volumes, 395,083 physical media, 27,157 digital/electronic media and 262 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 150 full-time employees, including 43 librarians. University of Nebraska-Lincoln's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 6,936 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Services


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Nebraska-Lincoln's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • University of Nebraska System
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Association of American Universities (AAU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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