University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE
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    305 faculty · 669 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Computer Engineering46 faculty · 25 courses avg h-index 21.8 #23 of 34 in Electrical & Computer Engineering
    Stephen Scott, Associate Professor h-index 70
    Machine learning Design and analysis of algorithms
    Notable: “Optimal feedback control and the neural basis of volitional motor control” (2004) · 1,099 citations
    M. Can Vuran, Dale M. Jensen Chair Professor h-index 48
    Wireless networks AI/ML-based communications Internet of Things Embedded systems Sensor networks
    Notable: “NeXt generation/dynamic spectrum access/cognitive radio wireless networks: A survey” (2006) · 6,398 citations
    Marilyn Wolf, Elmer E. Koch Professor h-index 39
    Cyber-physical systems Internet of Things Embedded computing Embedded computer vision VLSI systems
    Notable: “TGFF: task graphs for free” (2002) · 464 citations
    Jitender Deogun, Professor h-index 38
    Design and analysis of algorithms Optical networks Graph algorithms Information retrieval Bioinformatics Combinatorics
    Notable: “Classification Framework for Free Space Optical Communication Links and Systems” (2018) · 181 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Informatics · Fundamentals of Computer Science · Computer Science I · Computer Science II · Introduction to Computer Engineering · Computer Organization +19 more
    Civil Engineering38 faculty · 25 courses avg h-index 19.9 #8 of 17 in Civil Engineering
    Xu Li, Dale Jacobson and Debra Leigh Professor of Environmental Engineering h-index 46
    Notable: “Global diversity and biogeography of bacterial communities in wastewater treatment plants” (2019) · 898 citations
    Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, Department Chair and Professor h-index 43
    Notable: “The occurrence of illicit and therapeutic pharmaceuticals in wastewater effluent and surface waters in Nebraska” (2008) · 343 citations
    Chittaranjan Ray, Director Nebraska Water Center h-index 41
    Notable: “Nanomaterials in the environment, human exposure pathway, and health effects: A review” (2020) · 293 citations
    Li Zhao, Principal Investigator h-index 33
    Notable: “Hot deformation behavior and processing workability of a Ni-based alloy” (2018) · 159 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Civil Engineering · Civil Engineering Analysis I · Civil Engineering Synthesis I · Fluid Mechanics · Principles of Environmental Engineering · Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering +19 more
    Mechanical Engineering37 faculty · 25 courses avg h-index 26.4 #26 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Jian Wang, Wilmer J. and Sally L. Hergenrader Presidential Chair h-index 108
    Notable: “Detwinning mechanisms for growth twins in face-centered cubic metals” (2010) · 601 citations
    Eli Sutter, Professor h-index 55
    Notable: “Epitaxial graphene on ruthenium” (2008) · 2,334 citations
    K.P. Rajurkar, Emeritus Professor h-index 54
    Notable: “Advancing EDM through Fundamental Insight into the Process” (2005) · 898 citations
    Jiashi Yang, Professor h-index 51
    Notable: “An analysis of the extension of a ZnO piezoelectric semiconductor nanofiber under an axial force” (2016) · 205 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering · Engineering Thermodynamics · Statics · Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design · Thermal Systems and Design · Fluid Mechanics +19 more
    Business Administration29 faculty · 25 courses avg h-index 13.5 #24 of 59 in Business Administration
    Arthur C. Allen, Associate Professor h-index 25
    Nonprofit organizations, financial disclosures, and the market for audit services. He has published in many journals including the Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysi
    Notable: “Malignant melanoma. A clinicopathological analysis of the criteria for diagnosis and prognosis” (1953) · 981 citations
    Edward J. Balistreri, Department Chair and Professor h-index 25
    International Economics Public Economics Vita
    Notable: “The role of border carbon adjustment in unilateral climate policy: Overview of an Energy Modeling Forum study (EMF 29)” (2012) · 373 citations
    Özgür M. Araz, Department Chair and Professor h-index 21
    Business analytics, supply networks, healthcare operations and public health informatics. His research had been supported by NIH, Veterans Engineering Resource Center (VERC), HDR company, Boys Town of Nebraska, Nebraska Medicine and
    Notable: “Data Analytics for Operational Risk Management” (2020) · 221 citations
    Sam Allgood, Edwin J. Faulkner Professor h-index 19
    Economic education Labor economics Cost of taxation Research Interests Welfare Costs of Taxation Determinants of CEO Turnover Economics of Education Appointments Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Department of Economics
    Notable: “THE EFFECTS OF PERCEIVED AND ACTUAL FINANCIAL LITERACY ON FINANCIAL BEHAVIORS” (2015) · 572 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Business · Management Essentials For Contemporary Organizations · Introduction to Management · Leadership, Communication and Teams · Introduction to Sports Management · Managing Behavior in Organizations +19 more
    Journalism22 faculty · 25 courses avg h-index 14.3 #21 of 25 in Communication
    Jessica Fargen Walsh, Assistant Professor h-index 5
    Es on rural and local journalists and their roles in a networked community. Some of her published research has included how rural journalists cover hate speech, how they cover the environment and how national and local journalists use socia
    Notable: ““Everything Else is Public Relations” How Rural Journalists Draw the Boundary Between Journalism and Public Relations in Rural Communities” (2023) · 19 citations
    Aaron Sanderford, Lecturer
    Adam Wagler, Interim Dean / Associate Professor
    Revolve around interactive media, emerging technology and user experience (UX). Prior to coming to Lincoln, he worked as a designer on client-side marketing teams, creating print and digital products at companies in Des Moines, Iowa, and Tu
    Bill Doleman, Assistant Professor of Practice
    Courses: Information Gathering · Fundamentals of Editing and Reporting I · Fundamentals of Editing and Reporting II · Beat Reporting · Editing for Digital Media · Multimedia Journalism +19 more
    Public Relations & Advertising18 faculty · 25 courses avg h-index 15.8 #7 of 9 in Public Relations & Advertising
    Kelli Boling, Assistant Professor h-index 8
    Es on the lived reality of media audiences (specifically women, women of color, or victims of domestic violence), how those women are depicted, and how they interpret and make meaning from the media they consume. Her research has been publi
    Betsy Emmons, Associate Professor h-index 7
    In sports media and PR. Sports fandom, media production, PR and storytelling are constantly evolving and learning more about how sports storytelling helps shape our relationship with sports is fascinating. PR is also constantly evolving
    Notable: “She Poses, He Performs: A Visual Content Analysis of Male and Female Professional Athlete Facebook Profile Photos” (2014) · 49 citations
    Dane Kiambi, Associate Professor h-index 6
    Es on international public relations and crisis communication, with an emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. He examines how organizations and governments use strategic communication to manage reputation, build relationships, and respond to commu
    Notable: “Corporate Crisis Communication: Examining the Interplay of Reputation and Crisis Response Strategies” (2015) · 74 citations
    Frauke Hachtmann, William H. Kearns Chair in Journalism / Professor h-index 5
    Es on crisis response advertising, the strategic use of emerging media in sports communication, and international advertising education. Hachtmann recently published a book, Crisis Response Advertising: Insights & Implications from COVI
    Notable: “The Process of General Education Reform from a Faculty Perspective: A Grounded Theory Approach” (2012) · 26 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations · Communicating Science with Public Audiences · Strategic Writing for Advertising and Public Relations · Strategy Development for Advertising and Public Relations · Copy and Concept · Design and Layout +19 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Nebraska-Lincoln. University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE reports an overall acceptance rate of 87.5%, an early-round acceptance rate of 87.5%, an SAT middle 50% of 1100–1310, a class size of 4,734, and a yield of 30.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Big Ten university with legendary football program and 'Sea of Red' game day tradition. Strong agricultural sciences, engineering, and actuarial science programs.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Nebraska-Lincoln: key admissions facts

    University of Nebraska-Lincoln's overall acceptance rate is 87.5% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Nebraska-Lincoln's early-round acceptance rate is 87.5% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Nebraska-Lincoln's SAT middle-50% range is 1100–1310 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is about 3.65 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Nebraska-Lincoln's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 30.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Nebraska-Lincoln for families earning under $75,000 is about $11,678 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Nebraska-Lincoln on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Nebraska-Lincoln cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $9,234 per year in net price at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $22,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $14,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Nebraska-Lincoln: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$9,234
    $30,001–$48,000$11,567
    $48,001–$75,000$14,234
    $75,001–$110,000$17,567
    Over $110,000$22,234

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

    University of Nebraska-Lincoln's overall acceptance rate is 87.5%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 87.5%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

    Admitted students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1100–1310 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.65, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

    Getting into University of Nebraska-Lincoln is relatively accessible: it admits 87.5% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Nebraska-Lincoln offer early decision or early action?

    University of Nebraska-Lincoln does not offer a binding early-decision or early-action round; applicants apply in the regular round.

    How much does University of Nebraska-Lincoln cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Nebraska-Lincoln — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $11,678 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Nebraska-Lincoln cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $9,234 per year in net price at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $22,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $14,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

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