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University Of Nebraska Lincoln

University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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:

  • College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
  • College of Architecture
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Education and Human Sciences
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Journalism and Mass Communications
  • College of Law
  • Graduate Studies
  • Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts

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.

Overview of University Of Nebraska Lincoln

University Of Nebraska is found in Lincoln, NE. 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.

Areas of Study

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 engineering.

University Of Nebraska Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 670.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

Students numbered 22,973 in 2007 at the school.

Student Life

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.

Contacting University Of Nebraska

University Of Nebraska Lincoln
14th and R St
Lincoln, NE 68588
General Phone: (402) 472-7211
http://www.unl.edu/

University Of Nebraska Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management862business management, finance, accounting, marketing, management science, business and related services, actuarial science, managerial economics, ...
Education And Teaching579elementary school teaching, special education, educational admin and supervision, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, math teaching, agricultural teaching, middle school teaching, ...
Liberal Arts468English, history, political science, sociology, international relations, Spanish language, geography, economics, ...
Engineering388civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, various engineering courses, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, ...
Science277biology, biochemistry, entomology, chemistry, physics, geology, atmospheric sciences, biomedical sciences, ...
Media253advertising, communication studies, broadcast journalism, journalism courses, journalism, communication and journalism
Family And Social Work251family and consumer economics, food and nutrition, family studies, housing, family and human sciences, social work, family resource management
Therapy And Counseling216psychology, educational psychology, community health services
Architecture And Planning140architecture, interior architecture, urban planning
Law125law, legal professions
Computer Science And Engineering125computer and info science, computer engineering, computer science
Agricultural Science And Management116agricultural management, agricultural economics, agriculture, agricultural mechanization, food science, agricultural journalism, various agricutural courses
Engineering Technician81construction engineering tech, civil engineering tech, industrial production tech, telecommunications tech, industrial tech, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech
Landscaping And Horticulture71horticultural science, agronomy, range management, pest management, floristry, various soil sciences courses, horticultural business
Fine Arts64fine arts, art history and criticism
Animal Science And Care63animal science, animal health
Mathematics62mathematics, statistics, mathematics and statistics
Conservation And Resource Management59conservation, environmental studies, natural resources management
Music51music
Medical Support And Technology50speech pathology, audiology and speech pathology, audiology, veterinary assistant, pre-pharmacy
Drama And Performing Arts34drama, dance, various performing arts
Medicine24pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry
Construction Trades21apparel and textiles
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy21athletic trainer, nutrition sciences, exercise science
Religion And Philosophy15philosophy
Photography And Commercial Art12film studies
Security And Law Enforcement8fire protection tech
Office And Administration0office management

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Nebraska in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree3,217134
Master's degree80276
Doctor's degree27442
First-professional degree1241
Post-master's certificate114
Associate's degree81

University Of Nebraska Student Body

In 2007, University Of Nebraska had a total enrollment of 22,973 students (20,781 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men51%
Women49%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate75%
Graduate24%
First Professional2%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White81%
Black2%
Hispanic3%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)6%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1931%
20-2127%
22-2420%
25-2910%
30-344%
35-393%
40-493%
50-641%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Nebraska78%
South Dakota3%
State unknown3%
Iowa2%
Minnesota2%
Kansas2%
Texas2%
Illinois1%
Colorado1%
Missouri1%
California1%

University Of Nebraska Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time83 %
Part-Time44 %

University Of Nebraska Room and Board (2007)

University Of Nebraska offers campus housing for 6,447 of its 20,781 (full-time) students.

(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.

University Of Nebraska Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total9,5985,97862%4,23571%
Men4,7092,92062%2,17074%
Women4,8893,05863%2,06568%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal500650
SAT Math530670
ACT Verbal2128
ACT Math2128
ACT Composite2228

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT15%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT96%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

University Of Nebraska Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,216
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 16,236
Room and board$ 6,523
Room charge$ 3,440
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,083
Books and supplies$ 950
Other expenses$ 2,940

Financial Aid:
University Of Nebraska participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 256500)

University Of Nebraska Faculty

University Of Nebraska has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured582205
Non-tenured, but on tenure track14786
Non-tenured and not on tenure track301218

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year135$117,23326$98,557
Associate professorcalendar year48$81,51226$73,937
Assistant professorcalendar year33$73,79119$65,713
Instructorcalendar year0*2*
Lecturercalendar year11$64,11718$55,647
All faculty totalcalendar year227$100,79091$75,330

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year250$110,15864$93,001
Associate professoracademic year155$76,10193$72,393
Assistant professoracademic year113$66,75467$62,915
Lectureracademic year49$45,56055$37,137
All faculty totalacademic year567$86,615279$67,894

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Nebraska Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballBig Twelve Conference
BasketballBig Twelve Conference
BaseballBig Twelve Conference
TrackBig Twelve Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total231182413
Football88088
Track333871
Baseball41041
Basketball151328
All Other Sports54131185

University Of Nebraska Degree Programs (2007)

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
Reading Teacher Education
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 Resource Management Studies, General
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
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Range Science and Management
Soil Sciences, Other

LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
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 Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies

MUSIC
Music, General

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

University Of Nebraska Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Nebraska Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%University Of Nebraska Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%University Of Nebraska Number of students
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%University Of Nebraska Salaries of full-time faculty
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%University Of Nebraska Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in architecture and planning
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%University Of Nebraska % of degrees in architecture and planning
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%University Of Nebraska % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%University Of Nebraska % of degrees in mathematics
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%University Of Nebraska Male % of student body
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%University Of Nebraska % of degrees in media
Student SAT scores
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%University Of Nebraska Student SAT scores
% of degrees in engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%University Of Nebraska % of degrees in engineering
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%University Of Nebraska % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%University Of Nebraska % of degrees in conservation and resource management
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%University Of Nebraska Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%University Of Nebraska % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Option to study abroad
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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