by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 20,286 undergraduates in 2020, UNL is a very large, public university located in Lincoln, Nebraska. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UNL offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UNL can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UNL Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at UNL. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UNL Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", UNL does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UNL Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UNL for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, UNL does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
UNL offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
UNL has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 20,286 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 18,949 (93.4%). Part-time attendance was 1,337 (6.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 18,949 | 1,337 | 20,286 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UNL receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UNL #535 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UNL by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UNL Diversity Guide.
UNL has a total of 744 student athletes, 423 men and 321 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Nebraska - Lincoln Athletics