Financial Aid at Nebraska-Lincoln
Financial Aid Amount Received
$11,063 (39.87% of tuition)
Percent of Financial Aid Received
83% of 19,189 students
16,197 undergraduate students (83% 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 average (the average of the schools is 79.60%).
Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
The average amount of grants of scholarship aid is $11,063 and the average loan amount is $5,745. The average financial aid amount is 39.87% 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 | 16,197 | 83% | $179,182,111 | $11,063 |
| Pell Grants | 4,358 | 22% | $19,685,845 | $4,517 |
| Federal Students Loans | 6,457 | 33% | $37,095,023 | $5,745 |
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), 4,269 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 $10,941 and the average amount of student loans awarded to full-time first-time undergraduate students is $6,553.
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 | 4,394 | 93% | - | - |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,269 | 91% | $46,707,289 | $10,941 |
| Federal Grants | 2,994 | 64% | $10,702,871 | $3,575 |
| Pell Grants | 1,222 | 26% | $5,649,905 | $4,623 |
| Other Federal Grants | 2,926 | 62% | $5,052,966 | $1,727 |
| State/Local Grants | 709 | 15% | $1,588,220 | $2,240 |
| Institutional Grants | 4,193 | 89% | $34,416,198 | $8,208 |
| Student Loans | 1,879 | 40% | $12,312,657 | $6,553 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,822 | 39% | $8,822,989 | $4,842 |
| Other Student Loans | 253 | 5% | $3,489,668 | $13,793 |
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 | - | - | $16,257,727 | $8,481 |
| 0 - $30,000 | 359 | 359 | $4,676,814 | $13,027 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 326 | 326 | $4,172,717 | $12,800 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 367 | 367 | $3,709,727 | $10,108 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 296 | 272 | $1,752,250 | $5,920 |
| $110,001 - more | 569 | 464 | $1,946,219 | $3,420 |
Paid Tuition Rates by Residency
At University of Nebraska-Lincoln, for the first-time/full-time students, 3,538 students have paid in-state rate of tuition and 1,171 students have paid out-of-state tuition rate.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| In-District Rate | 0 |
| In-State Rate | 3,538 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 1,171 |
| Un-known | 0 |
Number of Students by Living Arrangement (Freshmen)
At University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2,336 full-time/first-time students live on-campus such as dormitory and campus-owned apartments, and 98 students live off-campus. In addition, 393 students live with their family.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 2,336 |
| Living Off-Campus | 98 |
| Living with Family | 393 |
| Un-known | 325 |