JUST THE FACTS - Nebraska Alumni Association

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F A C T S

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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a Big Ten, land-

grant university ranked in the top tier of national research universities.

We believe in the power of every person. We don’t rest on our strengths — we stretch them. Sweat them. Combine them. Growing flexible, nimble and strong minds. That's how we do big things.

We are making big things happen at Nebraska:

• Largest total graduating class in an academic year in history in 2017-18

• 3rd largest enrollment in the university’s history in 2018

• Most diverse student body in university history in 2018

• 23% increase in research expenditures over past 10 years

• Named one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2018 by Forbes

  In Just the Facts, you will find a number of informative metrics on the university. I also want to devote some space here to our dynamic community of Lincoln, which has earned rankings that are sparking interest outside the state.

• #2 U.S. City, Best Work-Life Balance in 2018 by SmartAsset

• #3 U.S. City, Quality of Life in 2017 by NerdWallet

• #3 Best in the U.S. Destinations to Visit in 2017 by Lonely Planet

• #9 Best Midsize City Real Estate Market in 2017 by WalletHub.com

• 25 Best Places to Retire in 2017 by Forbes

I invite you to learn more about our robust academic programs, diligent outreach to our state and nation, and research leadership as a distinctive Big Ten university.

Ronnie D Green, ChancellorOn the cover:

University Hall framed by the businesses of 11th Street in 1876.

The University of Nebraska was chartered on February 15, 1869 and

charged with its land-grant mission of public education and service to

Nebraska. In 2019, we mark a 150-year legacy of improving the quality of life

for Nebraska and beyond. Please join us in celebrating the historic past of your University and helping us chart a bold

new future.

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NU BOARD OF REGENTS (FALL 2015) Timothy Clare, Vice Chair (District 1) Howard Hawks (District 2)Jim Pillen (District 3)Bob Whitehouse (District 4)Robert Schafer, Chair (District 5)Paul Kenney (District 6)Bob Phares (District 7)Hal Daub (District 8) SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS (FALL 2015) Chancellor Ronnie D Green

Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Donde Ashmos Plowman

Vice Chancellor, Business and Finance William J Nunez (Interim)

Vice Chancellor, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Mark S Askren

Vice Chancellor, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Michael J Boehm

Vice Chancellor, Research and Economic Development Robert G (Bob) Wilhelm Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs Laurie H Bellows (Interim) Chief of Staff and Associate to the Chancellor Michael J Zeleny

Chief Communication and Marketing Officer Deb S Fiddelke

Associate to the Chancellor and Title IX Coordinator Tami K Strickman

Associate to the Chancellor for External Engagement Diane S Mendenhall

Assistant to the Chancellor for Government and Military Relations Michelle R Waite

Executive Director of Nebraska Alumni Association Shelley M Zaborowski

Director of Athletics William H (Bill) Moos

Student Regents Logan Krejdl (UNK)Hunter Traynor (UNL)Sarah Hotovy (UNMC)Renata Valquier Chavez (UNO)

AT A GLANCE NU BOARD OF REGENTS (FALL 2018)

SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS (FALL 2018)

Name University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) Mission As a land-grant university there are three primary missions of the University: teaching, research and service. UNL is the state's primary intellectual center providing leadership throughout the state through quality education and the generation of new knowledge. Established February 15, 1869 Chancellor Dr. Ronnie D Green

Student Body 25,820 Faculty and Staff 6,315 NU Endowment $1,723,229,589 Externally Funded Research $144,133,874 School Colors Scarlet and Cream Team Name Nebraska Cornhuskers (Huskers) Accreditation Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Designation Carnegie Basic Classification: R1 Doctoral Universities, Highest Research Activity Affiliations • Association of Public and Land-grant Universities • Big Ten Academic Alliance • Big Ten Conference

Living Alumni 201,808

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College of… Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Tiffany M Heng-Moss (Interim) Architecture Katherine S Ankerson Arts and Sciences Elizabeth A Theiss-Morse (Interim) Business Kathy A Farrell Education and Human Sciences Beth J Doll (Interim) Engineering Lance C Perez Hixson-Lied Fine and Performing Arts Charles D O’Connor

Journalism and Mass Communications Amy J Struthers (Interim) Law Richard E Moberly

Nebraska Extension Charles A Hibberd

Agricultural Research Division Archie C Clutter

Graduate Education Timothy P Carr

Undergraduate Education Amy M Goodburn University Libraries Nancy J Busch

COLLEGE DEANS (FALL 2018)

DIVISION AND UNIT DEANS (FALL 2018)

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Percentages are of total enrollment:

Percentages are of total student credit hours:

Undergraduate 20,830 80.7%Graduate 4,426 17.1%Professional 564 2.2%

Full-Time 22,191 85.9%Part-Time 3,629 14.1%

Male 13,452 52.1%Female 12,368 47.9%

Resident 17,258 66.8%Nonresident 8,562 33.2%

American Indian/Alaska Native 69 0.3%Asian 699 2.7%Black/African American 676 2.6%Hispanic/Latino 1,571 6.0%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 16 0.1%White 18,833 72.9%Nonresident Alien 2,807 10.9%Two or More Races 741 2.9%Unknown Ethnicity 408 1.6%

Nebraska 16,342 63.3%Other USA 6,251 24.2%Outside USA 3,227 12.5%

Percentage is of total enrollment:

STUDENT ENROLLMENT (FALL 2018) OTHER ENROLLMENT FIGURES (FALL 2018)

STUDENT CREDIT HOURS (FALL 2018)

FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT*

STUDENT TO INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY RATIO 18:1

*Full-time students plus one-third of part-time students

UNDERGRADUATE 284,575 88.2%

GRADUATE 29,841 9.3%

PROFESSIONAL 8,207 2.5%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN FACTS (FALL 2018) FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN 4,816

First Generation (included in the 4,816) 1,091

Average ACT Score (91% submitted ACT scores) 25.4

Average Full-Time Student Credit Hour Load 14.6

Top 10% of High School Class 26%

Top 25% of High School Class 54%

NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS

AVERAGE FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT CREDIT HOUR LOAD

834 3.2%

14.4

23,401

TOTAL STUDENT CREDIT HOURS = 322,623 100%

Undergraduate 20,830

Graduate 4,426 Professional

564

Total Enrollment = 25,820

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Undergrad Grad Prof Total % Agricultural Sciences 2,422 724 53 3,199 12.4% and Natural Resources

Architecture 390 41 86 517 2.0% Arts and Sciences 4,386 899 0 5,285 20.5%

Business 3,868 531 0 4,399 17.0%

Education and Human Sciences 2,720 1,130 27 3,877 15.0%

Engineering 3,077 474 0 3,551 13.8%

Hixson-Lied Fine and Performing Arts 739 133 0 872 3.4%

Journalism and Mass Communications 1,052 69 0 1,121 4.3%

Law 0 0 398 398 1.5%

Explore CenterUndergraduate 1,938 0 0 1,938 7.5% Graduate Studies 0 425 0 425 1.7%

Other (Intercampus and Visitors) 238 0 0 238 0.9%

Total Enrollment: 20,830 4,426 564 25,820 100%

College of…

Total Enrollment = 25,820

Percentages are of total enrollment:Percentages are of total enrollment:

Freshman (0-26)* 5,628 21.8% Sophomore (27-52)* 3,886 15.1% Junior (53-88)* 5,192 20.1% Senior (89+)* 5,896 22.8%

Undergraduate – Unclassified or Non-Degree 228 0.9% Graduate – Master 1,934 7.5%

Graduate – Doctorate 1,924 7.5%

Graduate – Unclassified 568 2.2% Professional – Architecture 86 0.3%

Professional – Audiology 27 0.1% Professional – Law 398 1.5% Professional – Veterinary Medicine 53 0.2%

Total Enrollment: 25,820 100% *Student Credit Hours

Other

STUDENT CLASSIFICATION (FALL 2018) ENROLLMENT BY COLLEGE (FALL 2018)

83.2%

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Unless otherwise indicated, the following are through the 2017-2018 academic year.

One-Year Retention Rate (Fall 2017 freshman class to Fall 2018)

Includes Summer 2017, Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 commencements

Full-Time Part-Time All

Undergraduate 20.1 23.9 20.4

Graduate 27.6 34.1 30.9

Professional 24.9 27.5 25.2

Total Degrees (2017-2018): 5,448 100%

Fulbright Scholars 115 Rhodes Scholars 22 Goldwater Scholars 31 Truman Scholars 16 Marshall Scholars 3 Academic All-Americans 333 National Merit Scholars (2018-2019) 127 Honors Program Undergraduate Students (Fall 2018) 1,948

Bachelors 4,102 75.3%

Masters 912 16.7% Post-Masters 5 0.1% Professional – Architecture 31 0.6%

Professional – Education and Human Sciences 7 0.1%

Professional – Law (JD) 96 1.8%

Professional – Law (LLM) 12 0.2% Doctoral 283 5.2%

68.7%

Six-Year Graduation Rate (Fall 2012 freshman class)

Percentages are of total degrees:

STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

GRADUATION AND RETENTION RATES (Fall 2018)

DEGREES CONFERRED (2017-2018)

AVERAGE AGE OF OUR STUDENTS (FALL 2018)

United States China

Oman

Malaysia

India

New Zealand

Italy

United Kingdom

Spain

Rwanda

Germany

WHERE OUR STUDENTS ARE FROM (FALL 2018) PROGRAMS OF STUDY OFFERED (FALL 2018)

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International Student defined as Nonresident Alien International Students 2,807International Students, First-Time Freshmen (included in the 2,807) 231 Number of Countries International Students are From 114 Top Five Countries International Students are From China | Malaysia | India | Oman | Rwanda

Includes Fall 2017, Spring 2018 and Summer 2018

UNL Students Who Studied Abroad 878 Number of Countries UNL Students Studied In 62 Top Five Countries UNL Students Studied In United Kingdom | Spain | Germany | New Zealand | Italy

Countries 136

US States 49

Nebraska Counties all 93

Bachelors Majors 175Masters Majors 71Doctoral Majors 46Professional Masters Programs 3Professional Doctoral Programs 4Education Specialist Programs 2Educator Certificates 3Graduate Certificates 36 Law Certificates 3

Enrollment

Online Only 1,525 Online and In-Person 10,360 Total Online Enrollment: 11,885 Online Student Credit Hours Undergraduate 24,729 Graduate 6,956 Professional 43

Total Online Student Credit Hours: 31,728

ONLINE AND DISTANCE EDUCATION (FALL 2018)

INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT (FALL 2018)

City Campus

Howard L. Hawks Hall

Willa Cather Dining Complex

University Health Center and College of Nursing

East Campus

Massengale Residential Center

Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center

CAMPUS COMMUNITY (FALL 2018)

NEW CONSTRUCTION

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Land Inventory (Acres Owned, Leased and Rented) City Campus 280 East Campus 343 Research and Extension Centers and ARDC 12,952 Other 29,212 Nebraska Innovation Campus 233

Total Acres: 43,020 Building Gross Square Footage

City Campus 11,706,910 East Campus 2,898,623 Research and Extension Centers and ARDC 1,263,218 Other 1,067,988 Nebraska Innovation Campus 128,900

Total Building Square Footage: 17,065,639

Percentages are of total enrollment: City Campus University Housing 5,723 22.2% Student Family Housing 72 0.3% Greek Housing 773 3.0% East Campus University Housing 334 1.3% Student Family Housing 36 0.1% Greek Housing 228 0.9% Total Students Living on Campus: 7,166 27.8%

Fraternity and Sorority Chapters 51 Recognized Student Organizations 538

Percentages are of total budget:

BUDGET (2018-2019)

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*As reported in the 2017 NSF Survey of Research and Development Expenditures For more information, visit research.unl.edu

Federal Research Expenditures by Agency (2016-2017)

National Science Foundation 29%Department of Agriculture 23%Health and Human Services (including NIH) 17%Department of Defense 8%Department of Energy 6%Department of Transportation 4%Department of Education 4%Department of Interior 3%Department of Commerce 2%NASA 2%Other 2%

NUtech Ventures (2017-2018)

License Income Received Number of Disclosures Number of Licenses/Options

RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Total Research Expenditures* (2016-2017) $302,204,055 Total Proposals Submitted (2017-2018) 4,431

$5,145,0559331

Estimated Revenue by Fund Source

Federal Funds Revolving Funds General Funds Trust Funds Cash Funds Total Estimated Funding: $1,293,129,336 100%

Budgeted Expenditures by Spending Category Instruction Research Public Service Academic Support Student Services Institutional Administration Physical Plant OperationsStudent Financial SupportOther Total Budgeted Expenditures: $1,293,129,336 100% For more information, visit webapp.nebraska.edu/budget

$237,701,594 18.4% $433,000,000 33.5% $242,979,661 18.8% $139,500,000 10.8% $239,948,081 18.5%

$271,880,935 21.0% $261,633,956 20.2% $76,755,061 5.9% $64,947,402 5.0% $223,959,096 17.3% $59,362,497 4.6% $51,536,283 4.0% $153,190,051 11.9% $129,864,055 10.1%

Research Expenditures

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UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES (FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018)

TUITION AND FEES* (2018-2019)

Titles (paper and electronic) 3,033,176

Electronic Books 727,811

Electronic Journals 74,949

Digital Commons (available publications) 98,493

Gate Counts 1,484,055

Database Searches 14,422,812

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Undergraduate Resident $9,154 Nonresident $24,949 Graduate Resident $9,458 Nonresident $23,906 Law College Resident $14,929 Nonresident $33,874 *Figures are for one academic year (two semesters): or, 30 credit hours for undergraduate and law students; 24 credit hours for graduates. Actual total may vary by college and major. The Colleges of Architecture, Business, and Engineering have differentiated tuition. For more information, visit studentaccounts.unl.edu/tuition-fees

The libraries provide access to 462 research databases. Libraries City Campus Love Library (main) Architecture Engineering Geology Mathematics Music East Campus CY Thompson (Agriculture and Natural Resources) Schmid Law For more information, visit libraries.unl.edu/

Full-Time Part-Time

PERSONNEL (FALL 2018)

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Faculty (Tenure, Tenure- Track, Specific Term)

Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Asst/Assoc/Prof of Practice Senior Lecturer Lecturer Visiting Faculty

Total

Other Faculty

Equivalent Rank Faculty Health Faculty Research/Clinical Faculty Other Faculty

Total

Staff

Administrators Athletics Administrators Managerial/Professional* Office/Service*

Total

*Regular employees only Total Employees 6,315

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STATEWIDE IMPACT

$143 millionAnnual economic impact:  

Nebraska Innovation Campus

140,000Youth participate in 4-H Youth

Development Program(One in three age-eligible youth

across all 93 counties)

NU in Top 16%In the U.S. in putting faculty research to work and driving

economic growth Milken Institute, 2017

172Real-world software solutions

developed on campus by students for 70 Nebraska-

based organizations since 2001.Design Studio in the Raikes

School of Computer Science and Management

3 of 4 Nebraska farmersand ranchers work with the university each year to boost crop and animal productivity

69.3%of undergraduate students

are from Nebraska

$302M – 2017 expenditures to the state’s economy

(provided by federal grants/contracts)

Bachelors degreebrings 66% more

in lifetime earnings than highschool diploma

CollegeBoard, U.S. Census Bureau, 2009

13 of the top 15employer destinations for employed graduates are 

Nebraska-based organizations

288,552Degrees awarded since

founding in 1869

860 Jobscreated statewide by industry-

sponsored research

2017Best New Research Campus, in the world (Emerging Research

Park award), Association of Research Parks

23% Increase in research expenditures over

past 10 years

#1 Best Value Online MBA program in the worldFinancial Times, 2017

$2 billionOverall annual economic impact to Nebraska

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HUSKER WHEAT: University of Nebraska-Lincoln wheat varieties are planted on more than 50% of Nebraska

wheat acres annually, resulting in over a hundred

million dollars of economic impact at the farm gate. 

Best Buy SchoolOne of just 20

public universitiesFiske Guide to Colleges, 2018

Association Independent, with volunteer Executive Board of Directors

Established 1874Membership 23,861 (Open to Alumni and Friends)Alumni More than 70, located in 35 states and Chapters 4 foreign countriesand Groups Facilities Wick Alumni Center, Nebraska Champions Club, Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference CenterWebsite www.huskeralum.orgPhone 888-353-1874

Our Mission and Vision Our mission is to grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska (NU) to change lives and save lives. Our vision is to be recognized as the trusted partner of those wishing to support NU.

N Fund UNL students enjoy an enriched educational experience thanks in large part to the generous contributions of private donors. The N Fund at the University of Nebraska Foundation allows alumni and friends to direct their gifts through a unified family of funds supporting Nebraska’s colleges as well as broader areas of need. Scholarships benefit students whose greatest obstacle is financial need; contributions to faculty development help recruit and retain the nation’s most talented instructors; gifts to our libraries provide support for one of the most critical resources on campus. Visit nufoundation.org/nfund for more information.

Did You Know? The foundation was established on June 3, 1936, as a private, nonprofit organization to help individuals and organizations provide philanthropic support to their university. Nearly 100 percent of donations are designated for specific purposes and causes on campus. This includes endowed gifts and the more than 10,400 funds we manage. More than 44,000 people and organizations committed to support the university system last year.

Office Locations Kearney, Lincoln and OmahaWebsite nufoundation.orgPhone 402-458-1100 | 800-432-3216

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