Outcomes at UNL
Graduation Rate
66.97%
Transfer-out Rate
19.95%
Retention Rate
86.00%
The graduation rate at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is 66.97% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nebraska. 3,212 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,796 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 70.30%.
The transfer-out rate is 19.95% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nebraska. The retention rate (full-time students) is 86% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nebraska.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between University of Nebraska-Lincoln and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 3,212 students have completed and 957 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 79 students still enrolled and 548 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,796 | 4,236 | 560 |
| Completers | 3,212 (66.97%) | 2,847 | 365 |
| Transfer-out | 957 (19.95%) | 834 | 123 |
| Still Enrolled | 79 (1.65%) | 66 | 13 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 548 (11.43%) | 489 | 59 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 2,104 students have completed in 4 years and additional 628 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 2,104 (49.67%) |
1,023 (43.70%) |
1,081 (57.04%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 628 (14.83%) |
378 (16.15%) |
250 (13.19%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 101 (2.38%) |
67 (2.86%) |
34 (1.79%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66.97% (3,212/4,796) | 62.58% (1,550/2,477) | 71.67% (1,662/2,319) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10.00% (1/10) | 16.67% (1/6) | 0.00% (0/4) |
| Asian | 74.13% (106/143) | 71.43% (55/77) | 77.27% (51/66) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 43.71% (66/151) | 29.27% (24/82) | 60.87% (42/69) |
| Hispanic | 55.71% (195/350) | 50.87% (88/173) | 60.45% (107/177) |
| White | 69.28% (2,582/3,727) | 65.22% (1,228/1,883) | 73.43% (1,354/1,844) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 25.00% (1/4) | 0.00% (0/1) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Two or More Race | 60.00% (93/155) | 56.25% (45/80) | 64.00% (48/75) |
| Unknown | 61.54% (16/26) | 72.73% (8/11) | 53.33% (8/15) |