University of Nebraska Acceptance Rate & Chances CDS VERIFIED
Lincoln, Nebraska (Midwest) · 21,000 undergrads · ~33 avg class size · 15:1 student-faculty · $43,572/yr sticker
public Tier 5
Median earnings (10yr)
$56K
CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site.
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Acceptance by round
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By application round
Regular Decision83.0%
State residency
In-state88.0%
Out-of-state79.0%
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Career outcomes · 10 sources
Median graduate earnings · 1.9 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost · est. lifetime ROI $395K.
Earnings cross-referenced across 10 sources (College Scorecard, Opportunity Insights, Georgetown CEW, FREOPP, PayScale, and more).
Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Strong ag-tech and commodity trading pipeline; lots of midwest internships available.
- Big Four accounting offices in Omaha hire heavily; mid-tier market, not NYC.
- Construction and infrastructure firms in the region (Kiewit HQ in Omaha nearby).
- Insurance underwriting roles in Lincoln and Omaha; stable but not high-growth sector.
- Energy sector positions in Oklahoma and Texas; better pay than Midwest alternatives.
About University of Nebraska
Lincoln flagship. Affordable, strong agriculture and architecture, Big Ten sports.
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