University of Nebraska, Lincoln Online

Highlights

• Student-body includes over 10,000 online and hybrid learners.
• One of the first universities west of the Mississippi to award doctoral degrees.
• Participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program for military members.
• University of Nebraska, Lincoln notable alumni include Warren Buffett, Willa Cather, and Johnny Carson.

Overview

The University of Nebraska, Lincoln began in 1869, and today the university confers over 5,000 degrees annually. This public research institution invests more than $280 million annually in expenditures by the National Science Foundation, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The university embraces this cutting edge learning with a student population that includes 99 Fulbright Scholars, 329 Academic All-Americans, 127 National Merit Scholars, and over 1,000 Honors Program undergraduate learners.

University of Nebraska, Lincoln Tuition, Accreditation, and Admissions Info

Tuition

• In-state undergraduate students, online: $280
• Out-of-state undergraduate students, online: $568.75
• In-state graduate students, online: $356.50
• Out-of-state graduate students, online: $628.50
• Certain programs may require higher tuition costs, such as the College of Architecture.

Accreditation and Approvals

The University of Nebraska, Lincoln is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Individual programs and colleges also receive accreditation through organizations that such as the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, the Council for Education of the Deaf, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Admissions

University of Nebraska Lincoln acceptance rate for undergraduate students is 64%. Freshmen applicants must submit their high school transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, and a fee. Applications are due prior to May 1st for summer or fall semesters, and before December 1st for spring. Candidates applying for certain scholarships must also provide a personal statement that explains community involvement and career plans. High school students should prepare for admission by taking prerequisite English, math, social science, natural science, and foreign language coursework.

Transfer applicants must provide transcripts of all previous college credits, with a 2.0 GPA for cumulative and most recent coursework.

Certain programs may require additional admission standards. For example, the College of Business requires a 2.5 GPA, while the College of Architecture requires specific math courses.

Graduate applicants must submit an application, a fee, transcripts, and any program-specific requirements.

Other Statistics

• Student population: 25,820
• Conferred 4,102 bachelor's degrees in 2017-2018, along with 912 master's, 283 doctorates, and 146 professional degrees.
• Date founded: February 15, 1869

School Profile

• Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
• Full-Time Freshman Retention Rate: 83.2%
• Required Standardized Test(s): ACT/SAT for undergraduate learners
• Public/Private: Public
• Graduation Rate: 42.6%
• Athletics: Big Ten Conference
• Mascot: Husker
• Colors: Scarlet and cream
• Address: 305 Brace Labs, P.O. Box 880109, Lincoln, NE 68588
• Phone Number: (402) 472-7211
• Social Media: Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; Instagram; LinkedIn; Pinterest

Online Degrees Offered

• Undergraduate students can pursue bachelor's degree completion programs in early childhood education in a mobile society or in applied science.
• They can also complete a certificate in meat culinology, along with minors in business, animal science, or leadership and communications.
• The school offers 29 master's programs in fields such as beef cattle production, community development, and professional journalism.
• Graduate students may also obtain two doctorates in education or any of 18 graduate certificates, including quilt studies, family financial planning, and mixed methods research.
• Additional online opportunities include professional programs in law and 10 education-related endorsements.