2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$18,403
Net Price
81%
Admitted
33%
Enrolled
66%
Graduation Rate
16/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 24,431. In 2021, there were 287 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in Nebraska and ranks #188 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
287
Total Enrollment
24,431
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Let’s be honest. There is no broad-based ranking system that is gong to find the exact right psychology program for you. Use our rankings and more importantly, the underlying data to help uncover a list of psychology programs that might be right for you. Once you narrow down a list of school to consider, the real work begins. In our view, it is best to visit the campus, talk to current students and alumni, interview professors and get a good sense of the school, its administration and philosophy to find the right psychology program for you.
Nebraska Rank
Combining ranking factors for 16 schools that offer psychology degrees in Nebraska, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks #1.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks #188.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology and Educational Psychology. At the master level General Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology and General Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 5 | – | 10 |
| Educational Psychology | – | 5 | – | 10 |
| General Psychology | 233 | – | 17 | 7 |
| Total Graduates | 233 | 10 | 17 | 27 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 17,775 students applied to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The university admitted 81% and 33% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Nebraska universities is 4,422. On average, all Nebraska institutions admit 76% and 24% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Nebraska-Lincoln students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 80%. Compared to all Nebraska four or more years colleges, the percentage is 68%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Nebraska-Lincoln is 66%, compared to 53% for all Nebraska universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 32%.
Compare UNL to Nebraska Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Nebraska-Lincoln to the average of all Nebraska four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
UNL
17,775
Applicants
81%
Percent Admitted
33%
Percent Enrolled
80%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
NE Colleges
4,422
Applicants
76%
Percent Admitted
24%
Percent Enrolled
68%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,761 or 85% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 309 or 15% part-time faculty members employed at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,304 or 63%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
UNL
16 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
85%
Percent Full-Time
15%
Percent Part-Time
63%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
NE Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
48%
Percent Full-Time
52%
Percent Part-Time
47%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Nebraska-Lincoln the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $7,770, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,100.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $6,138 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,613.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $11,920 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,424 |
| Total Living Expenses | $15,344 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $7,770 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,100 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $24,214 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $6,138 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,613 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $7,751 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $18,403. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Nebraska-Lincoln presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $11,672 | $12,172 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $13,453 | $13,585 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $15,394 | $15,526 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $19,553 | $19,044 |
| $110,001 and more | $21,462 | $21,706 |
Compare University of Nebraska-Lincoln to all Nebraska universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
UNL
$24,214
Cost to Attend
$10,034
Average Financial Aid
97%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,403
Net Price
NE Colleges
$30,172
Cost to Attend
$12,320
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$16,371
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 4,572 or 97%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 15,725 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $10,034.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 15,725 | $10,034 |
| Pell Grants | 4,481 | $4,371 |
| Federal Student Loans | 7,049 | $7,260 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
UNL
15,725
Grant or Scholarship Aid
58%
Grants or Scholarships
4,481
Number of Pell Grants
16%
Pell Grants
7,049
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
NE Colleges
2,972
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
1,159
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
1,481
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
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