Financial Aid at Nebraska-Lincoln
Financial Aid Amount Received
$9,895 (35.66% of tuition)
Percent of Financial Aid Received
85% of 19,189 students
16,239 undergraduate students (85% of all students) have received grants, scholarships, and/or federal student loans at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The percentage of students who received financial aid much higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nebraska.
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Missouri-Columbia and Florida State University, the percentage of students who received financial aid is higher (the average of the schools is 72.20%).
Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
The average amount of grants of scholarship aid is $9,895 and the average loan amount is $5,833. The average financial aid amount is 35.66% of tuition & fees based on out-of-state rate (tuition & fees: $27,748).
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 16,239 | 85% | $160,686,014 | $9,895 |
| Pell Grants | 4,255 | 22% | $20,202,886 | $4,748 |
| Federal Students Loans | 6,472 | 34% | $37,748,938 | $5,833 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid Comparison Chart
First-time (full-time) Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the full-time, first-time undergraduate students (freshmen, in most cases), 4,306 students have received one or more types of financial aid at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The average amount of federal, state, local or institutional grant aid is $9,554 and the average amount of student loans awarded to full-time first-time undergraduate students is $7,178.
The following table shows the financial data by type of aid at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
First-time Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 4,416 | 96% | - | - |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,306 | 93% | $41,137,783 | $9,554 |
| Federal Grants | 1,240 | 27% | $5,683,480 | $4,583 |
| Pell Grants | 1,091 | 24% | $5,469,692 | $5,013 |
| Other Federal Grants | 572 | 12% | $213,788 | $374 |
| State/Local Grants | 662 | 14% | $1,451,741 | $2,193 |
| Institutional Grants | 4,233 | 92% | $34,002,562 | $8,033 |
| Student Loans | 1,899 | 41% | $13,630,278 | $7,178 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,849 | 40% | $9,120,960 | $4,933 |
| Other Student Loans | 314 | 7% | $4,509,318 | $14,361 |
Financial Aid by Income Level
The following table summarizes the number of schools receiving financial aid and its average amount by income levels at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
| Income Level | # of Students | # of Students Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Income Level | - | - | $14,813,619 | $7,917 |
| 0 - $30,000 | 302 | 302 | $4,059,414 | $13,442 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 261 | 260 | $3,295,529 | $12,627 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 367 | 361 | $3,749,277 | $10,216 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 280 | 257 | $1,508,705 | $5,388 |
| $110,001 - more | 661 | 549 | $2,200,694 | $3,329 |
Paid Tuition Rates by Residency
At University of Nebraska-Lincoln, for the first-time/full-time students, 3,398 students have paid in-state rate of tuition and 1,218 students have paid out-of-state tuition rate.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| In-District Rate | 0 |
| In-State Rate | 3,398 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 1,218 |
| Un-known | 0 |
Number of Students by Living Arrangement (Freshmen)
At University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2,330 full-time/first-time students live on-campus such as dormitory and campus-owned apartments, and 81 students live off-campus. In addition, 367 students live with their family.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 2,330 |
| Living Off-Campus | 81 |
| Living with Family | 367 |
| Un-known | 331 |