University of Nebraska-Lincoln Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
2%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a diverse student body with 21% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
78.5%(15,200)
Hispanic
9.2%(1,777)
African American
3.2%(617)
Asian
3.9%(758)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(42)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(14)
Two or More Races
3.7%(724)
Unknown
1.2%(238)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment25,724
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
50.3%(10,124)
Women
49.7%(10,015)

Gender Statistics

Men10,124

39% of total enrollment

Women10,015

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Nebraska-Lincoln serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 80% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(288)
18-19
43.7%(8,455)
20-21
40.0%(7,740)
22-24
11.4%(2,202)
25+
3.4%(653)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(55)
22-24
26.9%(1,250)
25+
71.9%(3,343)

Age Diversity Insights

80%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Nebraska-Lincoln attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 75% in-state residents, 23% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
75.0%(3,506)
Out-of-State
23.5%(1,098)
International
1.5%(72)

Regional Representation

In-State3,506

75% of student body

Out-of-State1,098

23% of student body

International72

2% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age