Avg Earnings (5yr)
$47,692
Acceptance Rate
77%
Graduation Rate
65%
Annual Tuition
$10,108
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $56,887 ten years after entry — 5% above the national median. Acceptance rate 77.1%, average SAT score 1191, in-state tuition $10,108.
At a Glance
Total Students
18,887
Retention Rate
84%
Faculty Ratio
16
Financial Aid
34%
Median Debt
$21,000
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,191
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
560–670
SAT Math (middle 50%)
538–660
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
22–28
Institution Overview
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 77.1%. The university enrolls 18,887 students, and 84.3% of first-time students return for their second year. The graduation rate is 65.4%. The median debt for graduates is $21,000, and 33.7% of students receive financial aid.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $45,149. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $47,692, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $56,887. In-state tuition costs $10,108.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$45k
1 YEAR
$48k
5 YEARS
$57k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumni earn a median of $45,149. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $47,692. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $56,887. The median debt for graduates is $21,000.
The university has an acceptance rate of 77.1% and a graduation rate of 65.4%. The retention rate is 84.3%. The in-state tuition is $10,108, and 33.7% of students receive financial aid.
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