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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln, also known as UNL, is the flagship institution of the University of Nebraska system. It was founded in 1869. UNL’s main campus is located in Lincoln, a few blocks north of the Nebraska State Capitol. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and over 250 programs of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
UNL’s sports teams are nicknamed the Nebraska Cornhuskers, or simply the Huskers. They participate in NCAA Division I (I-A for football) as members of the northern division of the Big 12 Conference.
University Of Nebraska is found in Lincoln, Nebraska. Lincoln is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at University Of Nebraska.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of Nebraska is known for its programs in mathematics, engineering, agricultural science and management, and landscaping and horticulture.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 670.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Nebraska is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 21,675 in 2005 at the school.
University Of Nebraska offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big Twelve Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
14th and R St
Lincoln, NE 68588
General Phone: (402) 472-7211
Admissions Phone: (402) 472-2023
Financial Aid Phone: (402) 472-2030
http://www.unl.edu/unlpub/index.shtml
University Of Nebraska awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 840 | business management, management science, finance, marketing, accounting, actuarial science, international business, business and related services, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 533 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, special education, educational administration, educational admin and supervision, educational assessment and evaluation, social science teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 504 | English, history, political science, sociology, geography, anthropology, economics, international relations, ... |
| Engineering | 385 | civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, various engineering courses, bioengineering, ... |
| Media | 283 | advertising, communication studies, broadcast journalism, journalism courses, journalism, communication and journalism |
| Science | 275 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, atmospheric sciences, geology, entomology, biomedical sciences, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 239 | psychology, community health services, educational psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 213 | family and consumer economics, food and nutrition, family studies, housing, family and human sciences, social work |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 149 | agricultural management, agriculture, agricultural economics, agricultural mechanization, food science, agricultural journalism, various agricutural courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 141 | computer and info science, computer engineering, computer science |
| Law | 139 | law, legal professions |
| Engineering Technician | 120 | construction engineering tech, civil engineering tech, telecommunications tech, industrial production tech, industrial tech, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 97 | architecture, interior architecture, urban planning |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 77 | horticultural science, agronomy, range management, various soil sciences courses, horticultural business, floristry |
| Fine Arts | 74 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 62 | mathematics, statistics, mathematics and statistics |
| Animal Science And Care | 61 | animal science, animal health |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 55 | exercise science, athletic trainer, nutrition sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 48 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, veterinary assistant |
| Music | 45 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 36 | conservation, environmental studies, natural resources management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 18 | drama, dance, various performing arts |
| Construction Trades | 17 | apparel and textiles |
| Medicine | 15 | pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 13 | film studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | fire protection tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Nebraska in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,267 | 127 |
| Master's degree | 794 | 76 |
| Doctor's degree | 234 | 40 |
| First-professional degree | 138 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of Nebraska had a total enrollment of 21,675 students (19,660 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 78% |
| State unknown | 4% |
| South Dakota | 3% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
University Of Nebraska offers campus housing for 6,125 of its 19,660 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lincoln, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,474 | 5,633 | 75% | 3,560 | 63% |
| Men | 3,670 | 2,722 | 74% | 1,876 | 69% |
| Women | 3,804 | 2,911 | 77% | 1,684 | 58% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 17% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (402) 472-2023
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,450 |
| Room and board | $ 5,861 |
| Room charge | $ 3,092 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,769 |
| Books and supplies | $ 880 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,670 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Nebraska participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 256500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (402) 472-2030
University Of Nebraska has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 594 | 172 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 130 | 79 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 310 | 204 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 164 | $110,551 | 18 | $103,639 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 47 | $77,550 | 10 | $79,655 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 32 | $66,285 | 12 | $67,449 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 7 | $59,561 | 14 | $50,845 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 250 | $97,253 | 54 | $77,468 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 228 | $98,364 | 41 | $87,273 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 176 | $69,890 | 76 | $67,305 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 81 | $60,211 | 54 | $56,131 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 44 | $42,565 | 34 | $42,769 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 529 | $78,407 | 205 | $64,286 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | short term | 3 | $10,833 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 3 | $10,833 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Twelve Conference |
| Basketball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Baseball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Track | Big Twelve Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 236 | 193 | 429 |
| Football | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| Track | 38 | 38 | 76 |
| Baseball | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 57 | 143 | 200 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Health
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing Research
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Architectural Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Housing and Human Environments, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Horticultural Science
Range Science and Management
Soil Sciences, Other
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Western European Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Journalism, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biometry/Biometrics
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Toxicology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Nebraska Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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