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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Annual Tuition
$10,108
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
77.1%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
65.4%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$56,887
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Lincoln, NE. With a competitive tuition profile of $10,108, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 65.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
77.1%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$40,432
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.5 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$26,887
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$228,438
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$497,308
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $21,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$10,108
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
84.3%
Success
65.4%
In-State Cost
$10,108
Age 25+ Students
3.4%
Carnegie Class
R1: Doctoral — Very High Research
Working at 6yr
5,092 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Lincoln
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$766
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$856
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,067
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Lincoln metropolitan area.