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$10,434
per year
In-State Tuition
79%
Acceptance Rate
67%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public four-year institution in Lincoln, NE. Programs offered include Business Administration, Psychology, Finance, Marketing and Mechanical Engineering.
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23 of 23 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions University of Nebraska-Lincoln places on CLEP credit
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln awards its modern language exams on two score bands, so a higher score earns more credit than the lowest band shown.
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Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Engineering
Arts & Communications
Science & Research
Social Services & Nonprofit
Law & Criminal Justice
Hospitality & Culinary
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
7
Men’s teams
11
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Individual Sports(4)
Tennis
Golf
Bowling
Gymnastics
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Other Sports(1)
Rifle
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Application Requirements
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Out-of-State Students
Competitive tuition awards: up to $8,000 a year for Nebraska residents (Chancellor's), and $15,000-$20,000 a year for out-of-state students (New Nebraskan).
Chancellor's Tuition Scholarship (in-state)
Competitive$8,000 per year · Up to $8,000 toward tuition for the academic year
Renewable: 3.500 cumulative GPA and 24 hours each academic year; up to four years
Priority November 1; in-state final February 1
Holistic review, or finalist status in a national scholar competition. National Recognition finalists also need a 28 ACT (or SAT equivalent) and a 3.500 GPA; those minimums do not apply to the holistic route.
Chancellor's Tuition Scholarship (out-of-state)
CompetitiveFull non-resident portion of tuition plus $4,000 per year
Renewable: 3.500 cumulative GPA and 24 hours each academic year; up to four years
Priority November 1; out-of-state final May 1
Holistic review plus recognition in a national scholar competition. National Recognition finalists need a 28 ACT (or SAT equivalent) and a 3.500 GPA.
New Nebraskan Tuition Scholarship ($20,000 tier)
Competitive$20,000 per year
Renewable: 3.000 cumulative GPA and 24 credit hours each academic year; up to four years
Priority November 1; final May 1
Holistic review: an extraordinary GPA, or a GPA in combination with an outstanding class rank and/or a 34 ACT (or SAT equivalent). Prorated below 15 credits per semester; excludes summers.
New Nebraskan Tuition Scholarship ($15,000 tier)
Competitive$15,000 per year
Renewable: 3.000 cumulative GPA and 24 credit hours each academic year; up to four years
Priority November 1; final May 1
Holistic review: a high GPA, or a GPA in combination with a high class rank and/or a 24 ACT (or SAT equivalent). Prorated below 15 credits per semester; excludes summers.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,751
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$56,887
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions University of Nebraska-Lincoln places on CLEP credit
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln awards its modern language exams on two score bands, so a higher score earns more credit than the lowest band shown.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 51 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 5 | 52 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 49 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 57 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | 6 | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 2 World Languages | 6 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 56 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska
Lancaster County
Control
Public
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