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University of Nebraska - Lincoln
  • 4 Year
  • LINCOLN, NE
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln
#1 in Top Public Universities in Nebraska
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • LINCOLN, NE
  • 2,754 reviews
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    University of Nebraska - Lincoln Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    A minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    39%
    Average Housing Cost
    $7,004 / year
    Poll
    72%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 116 responses
    Poll
    65%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 273 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    A minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,278 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 413 responses
    • Union or downtown restaurants
      16%
    • Husker Hoagies
      13%
    • Athletes dining center, or sandwich bar in Selleck
      11%
    • Training Table
      10%
    • CPN
      9%
    • Husker Heroes
      9%
    • Raising Canes
      8%
    65%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 144 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 117 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      34%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      53%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      9%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      4%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    87%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 164 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 97 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      36%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      47%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      15%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      1%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 129 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      12%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      55%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      20%
    • Not very visible.
      12%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 262 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      44%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      52%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      5%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Tennis, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Bowling, Golf, Gymnastics, Rifle, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 202 responses
    • Memorial Stadium
      23%
    • The Cornhuskers
      18%
    • Big Red Event
      13%
    • Get rec'
      10%
    • "No Place Like It"
      8%
    • Homecoming
      7%
    • The support that is given to every activity!
      6%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 161 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      2%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      49%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      29%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      6%
    • Parties? What parties?
      15%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 113 responses
    • Football Games
      80%
    • Halloween
      7%
    • It all depends on the week
      6%
    • Homecoming parade
      3%
    • December Holiday Parties
      2%
    • Homecoming
      2%
    • Graduation
      1%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    19%
    Women in Sororities
    24%
    47%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 232 responses
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