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University of Nebraska-Lincoln student guide: campus events and game days, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus in Lincoln.

Fast facts about University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Founded
1869
Teams
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Mascot
Herbie Husker
Division
NCAA Division I

More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.

Landmarks at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.

University of Nebraska State MuseumMuseum

University of Nebraska State Museum

Natural history museum at the University of Nebraska, United States

Lied Center for Performing ArtsTheater

Lied Center for Performing Arts

Theater and concert hall in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Nebraska ColiseumArena

Nebraska Coliseum

Indoor arena at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Theater

Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center

Movie theater on the campus of University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Arena

Bob Devaney Sports Center

Sports complex at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln

What's on at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.

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By the numbers

University of Nebraska-Lincoln at a glance

Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Undergraduates19,178
Admitted88%
Average net price$17,747per year, after aid
Total cost$26,697per year, before aid
Graduation rate67%
Return for year two86%
Median earnings$56,88710 years after starting
Median debt$21,000at graduation
Students per teacher17 to 1
Average SAT1191

Most popular majors

  1. Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 371 reported graduates$45,031median pay a year after
  2. Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 249 reported graduates$27,999median pay a year after
  3. Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree · 237 reported graduates$46,376median pay a year after
  4. Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree · 226 reported graduates$39,532median pay a year after
  5. MarketingBachelor's Degree · 181 reported graduates$46,568median pay a year after

Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.

Source: College Scorecard, data released Invalid Date. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.

Coffee and study spots

Cafés and tea rooms close enough to walk between classes.

Open late

Kitchens and bars that stay open into the night.

PN0.3 mi from campus

Pita & Naan

Mediterranean restaurant

Places to eat

Independent restaurants near campus.

Gyms, salons and studios

Gyms, studios and salons nearby.

Shops

Bookstores, boutiques and local shops.

T0.3 mi from campus

Tsuru

Womens clothing store

Arts and culture

Galleries, venues and museums.

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Questions students ask about University of Nebraska-Lincoln

How much does University of Nebraska-Lincoln cost?

The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,747 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $26,697 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What is the graduation rate at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

67% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 86% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

88% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 1191. Source: College Scorecard.

What are the most popular majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

Business Administration, Management and Operations (bachelor's degree), Psychology, General (bachelor's degree), Finance and Financial Management Services (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.

How much do University of Nebraska-Lincoln students earn after college?

Median earnings ten years after starting are $56,887. Source: College Scorecard.

When was University of Nebraska-Lincoln founded?

University of Nebraska-Lincoln was founded in 1869. Source: Wikidata.

What is there to see at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

Landmarks at University of Nebraska-Lincoln include University of Nebraska State Museum (museum), Lied Center for Performing Arts (theater), Sheldon Museum of Art (museum), Nebraska Coliseum (arena), Memorial Stadium (stadium).

Where is University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

1400 R Street, Lincoln, NE, in Lincoln.

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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.

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