University of Nebraska—Lincoln (Nebraska)

At Nebraska, we believe in the power of every person. Whether you're interested in hands-on experiences, developing career skills, expanding your social network, giving back, diving into classes or preparing for grad school, you can create your future at Nebraska.

Our world-class faculty and researchers are here to guide students, support their learning and prepare them to tackle real-world challenges. With a low student-to-faculty ratio, generous out-of-state scholarships, and a nationally renowned undergraduate research program, Huskers have the personalized attention, financial support and hands-on experience they need to succeed.

For over 150 years, the University of Nebraska—Lincoln has produced more than 200,000 alumni who have made a lasting impact on the world and opened doors for those who've followed.

The University of Nebraska—Lincoln is part of the University of Nebraska system. Chartered by the Legislature in 1869, the University of Nebraska—Lincoln serves as both the land-grant and the comprehensive public university for the State of Nebraska. Those responsible for its origins recognized the value of combining the breadth of a comprehensive university with the professional and outreach orientation of the land-grant university, thus establishing a campus which has evolved to become the flagship campus of the University of Nebraska.

Nebraska is one of the nation's leading teaching institutions, and a research leader with a wide array of grant-funded projects aimed at broadening knowledge in the sciences and humanities. A proud member of the Big Ten Conference, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), Nebraska is classified within the Carnegie "R1: Doctoral Universities — Highest Research Activity" category. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The University of Nebraska—Lincoln is home to students from 126 countries, all 50 states and 91 counties in Nebraska.

There are endless opportunities for students to get involved at Nebraska and find their academic community, with over 500 registered student organizations and more than 60 countries to explore while studying abroad. Learning Communities are a great way for students to make the most of their first year at Nebraska as they live with peers with common interests, enroll in shared courses and work with mentors in their field. The Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience (UCARE) program is a paid opportunity to work alongside a world-class faculty mentor and conduct cutting-edge research that will shape the future of Nebraska and beyond.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's student body is made up of an "array of students from small town Nebraska, the big cities of Lincoln and Omaha" as well as a number of "outof-state and international students." "Kindness permeates interactions across campus," and the "passion that the students have for their institution is palpable." Students are by and large "friendly but conservative," a "mixture of rural and city kids." "The mix of cultures works really well" reflecting "Midwestern manners of kind, friendly people." Students are studious but interconnected, especially through their identification with "Husker power." "Sports aren't my main concern," says another, "but it is super awesome attending a Big Ten university" because of the "pride" and "positive and outgoing" Lincoln community.

Nebraska is the "smallest Big Ten public school," so students say their "beautiful campus" is "great if you're looking for a prestigious school, but a bit smaller." Students overwhelmingly name the Division I football team ("Go Big Red!") as being a generator of school spirit that spreads into the "incredible college town." "Since this is the only football team here in Nebraska, many people are very excited for game days here in Lincoln," one student reports. Intramural sports are also popular: "there are always pick-up games of soccer, ultimate Frisbee, football" and so on "on the outdoor artificial turf fields, as well as the indoor practice facilities," which includes an "indoor football field for students."

About "20 percent of students are in Greek life," and "the whole campus is always attending their philanthropy events." And with over 500 clubs, students need not leave campus to pack their schedules with activities outside of studying. However, campus is right next to downtown, so the campus isn't isolated; students are "part of the Lincoln community," which offers a "small town feel with big town amenities." In the city, students "catch a movie at the downtown movie theater," go "ice skating," and "jogging" or "shop in the Haymarket area."

The main goal of UNL’s Career Service Center is to facilitate connections between students and the professional world, with undergrads noting the abundance of “opportunities for internships and other pre-employment experiences." Activities are described as "really helpful with job placement," and include things like targeted career fairs that bring in local businesses to talk to students. Students also have the chance to “go out and explore in the real world [by] job shadowing professionals.” The Career Service Center’s services are anything but one-size-fits-all — UNL has multiple affinity programs that specialize in advocating for and supporting women, students of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, students with disabilities, and more during their career prep. For undergrads who want even more face time with the experts, the university offers drop-in career advising online and in-person every Monday through Friday.