| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
20,182 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
18,817 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
1,365 |
| Total graduate students: |
5,078 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
2,643 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
2,435 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Central Plains |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
22% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.4% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.6% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 78.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.4% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 4.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.7% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.4% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 77.1% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.8% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.6% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.7% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
622 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Lincoln, NE |
| Population of city/town: |
272,996 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campus in Omaha. |
| Nearest major city: |
Omaha |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
55 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
411,000 |
| Online campus map: |
maps.unl.edu |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (66%)
- women's dorms
- sorority housing (9%)
- fraternity housing (12%)
- single-student apartments (11%)
- married-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
- special housing for international students (1%)
- cooperative housing
- other housing including Theme housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
94% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
41% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
59% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried freshmen under age 19 must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
36% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, Firearms policy. Smoking prohibited in buildings. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
875 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Special collections. Digital Commons. ContentDM. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Nebraska State Museum, International Quilt Study Center and Museum, Sheldon Museum of Art, Diocles Laser/Extreme Light Lab, Krueger Collection of Miniatures, Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Larsen Tractor Test and Power Museum, Great Plains Art Museum, Behlen Observatory, Midwest Roadside Safety Facility.
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance, Legal services. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, alcohol/substance abuse, Economically disadvantaged student services, financial aid, health, legal, financial counseling. |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, career library, job bank, job fairs, resume referral. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
28 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
18 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
19% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
19 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
14 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
22% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Daily Nebraskan |
| Number of honor societies: |
35 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
551 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Adventist Christian Fellowship, Aftershock College Ministry, Alpha Omega Campus Ministry, Baha'i Student Association, Campus Church by Chi Alpha, Campus Crusade for Christ, Campus Impact, Candlewood International Fellowship, Chinese Fellowship of Christ, Christian Challenge, Christian Medical Dental Association, Christian Student Fellowship, Diamond Way Meditation Group, Fellowship of Catholic University Students, Hillel/Jewish Student Association, Knights of Columbus, Latter-day Saint Student Association, Lutheran Chapel, Lutheran Student Center, Motive & United Methodist Campus Ministry, Muslim Students Association, Navigators, Newman Center, NEXTGEN, Pagan Life, Redeemer College Group, Reformed University Fellowship, The Rock, Unitarian Universalists, UNL Christian Veterinary Fellowship, UNL Christian Grads, Young & Unashamed, Young Life |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Afrikan Peoples Union, Asian World Alliance, Black Men Organized for Retention and Education, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inter-Tribal Exchange; Black Graduate, Latina/o Graduate, Mexican American, Multicultural Business, and Vietnamese Student Associations |
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| International student organizations: |
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Colombian Organization, Connect, Global Friends of Japan, Global Unification, Intensive English Program Peer Mentorship Program, Intercultural Dialog Group, International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, International Folk Dancers, International Student Advisory Committee, Iranian Student Organization, Iraqi Student Union, Latin American Student Organization, Union of Fifteen Republics; Afghan Renascent Youth, African, Bangladesh, Chinese Student & Scholar, Filipino, Fulbright, India, Korean, Malaysian, Saudi, Taiwanese, Thai, and Turkish Student Associations; Chinese Understanding America, Czech Komensky, French/Francophone, International Fellowship, Korean Traditional dance, and Russian clubs |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Music, theatre, political, service, and special-interest groups |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Shawn Eichorst,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Pat Logsdon,
Executive Associate Athletic Directo/SWA |
| School colors: |
scarlet and cream |
| School mascot: |
Herbie Husker |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Big 10 Conference (Football FBS) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. FBS |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's gymnastics | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's wrestling | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's bowling | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's diving | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's gymnastics | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's riflery | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
2% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
35% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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arenas, bowling alley, climbing wall, indoor/outdoor practice facilities, rifle range, soccer fields, swimming pools, tennis courts, track; athletic condition/training, multi-sport competition, and recreation centers; baseball, football, and softball stadiums; soccer and tennis complexes |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, benchpress, billiards, bowling, broomball, climbing wall, disc golf, dodgeball, floor hockey, foosball, foot golf, golf, kickball, mini-golf, non-tackle football, quickball, racquetball, riflery, sand volleyball, soccer (bubble/indoor/outdoor), softball, table tennis, tennis, track (indoor), tug-of-war, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling |
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| Club sports for men: |
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barbell, baseball, bowling, broomball, climbing, crew, cricket, curling, cycling, dodgeball, golf, ice hockey, judo, lacrosse, paintball, riflery, rodeo, rugby, running, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tae kwon do, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, waterskiing |
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| Club sports for women: |
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barbell, bowling, broomball, climbing, crew, cricket, curling, cycling, dodgeball, golf, judo, paint ball, riflery, rodeo, rugby, running, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tae kwon do, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, waterskiing |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Lincoln, NE (5 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Omaha (60 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Lincoln, NE (1 mile) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Lincoln, Ne (6 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
30% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
yes |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
22% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Creighton University, Des Moines University, Iowa State University, University of Kansas, Kansas State University, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska--Lincoln, University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska--Omaha, Purdue University, Rockhurst University, Southern College of Optometry. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
70% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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BNSF Railway, Cabela's, Cargill, Cedars Youth Services, Central Valley Ag, ConAgra, HDR, Inc., Hudl, Kiewit, KPMG, Lincoln Public Schools, Nelnet, University of Nebraska--Lincoln, Olsson Associates, Omaha Public Schools, Sandhills Publishing, State of Nebraska, Union Bank & Trust, Union Pacific Railroad, U.S. Military. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Warren Buffett
- Johnny Carson
- Ted Sorensen.
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