University of Nebraska-Lincoln Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
2%
International
46
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a diverse student body with 20% 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
78.9%(14,579)
Hispanic
9.2%(1,701)
African American
3.0%(552)
Asian
3.9%(727)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(37)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(13)
Two or More Races
3.7%(684)
Unknown
1.0%(187)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment23,805
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
50.1%(9,616)
Women
49.9%(9,573)

Gender Statistics

Men9,616

40% of total enrollment

Women9,573

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Nebraska-Lincoln serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(283)
18-19
42.8%(8,207)
20-21
39.8%(7,638)
22-24
12.0%(2,295)
25+
4.0%(766)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(55)
22-24
26.5%(1,224)
25+
72.3%(3,337)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

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 73% in-state residents, 25% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.2%(3,377)
Out-of-State
25.3%(1,167)
International
1.6%(72)

Regional Representation

In-State3,377

73% of student body

Out-of-State1,167

25% of student body

International72

2% of student body

States Represented

46 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age