1. THE RESEARCH-UNIVERSITY ADVANTAGE
   As a major research university, Nebraska offers top-notch teaching, resources and facilities. With an undergraduate student population of just 18,000, we are smaller – and more accessible – than other major universities.
2. LEARNING FROM PROFESSORS WHO WRITE THE TEXTBOOKS
   Nebraska faculty bring the results of their cutting-edge research to the classroom. Many are recognized leaders in their field and teach from textbooks they've written themselves.
3. THE POWER OF RED
   School spirit is contagious at Nebraska, and Big Red football is only the beginning. We're a tight-knit, residential campus with more than 400 student organizations, including 150 intramural programs and more than 20 club sports.
4. EXCEPTIONAL GUIDANCE IN SELECTING YOUR MAJOR
   NEBRASKA offers the ideal experience for students who begin with an undeclared major - our General Studies advisers have won national awards for helping students pursue their interests. We offer nearly 150 majors, with specialized programs of study to match any interest area.
5. COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS
   At Nebraska, you learn from the best and with the best. Based on average test scores and high school class ranks, the past five freshman classes have been the most talented in the 140-year history of the University.
6. ENRICHMENT THROUGH DIVERSITY
   UNL attracts students with diverse backgrounds from around the wold, and our cosmopolitan campus enrishes your education.  The $8.7 million Jackie D. Gaughan Multicultural Center is scheduled to open in early 2010.
7. LINCOLN – #1 U.S. CITY (2004 SUNY STUDY)
   Lincoln (pop. 250,000) is the second largest city in the Big 12, and art, music, theatre, state government and downtown businesses are all within walking distance of campus. Plus, Nebraska has the most national companies recruiting on campus of any school in the state.
8. RESEARCH - YOU CAN INNOVATE HERE
   You can get true hands-on experience through our nationally acclaimed undergraduate research program. Nebraska is a leading research institution, and the only Big 12 school recognized by the Association of American Colleges and Universities for providing innovative undergraduate teaching.
9. MORE FOR YOUR TUITION DOLLAR
   Kiplinger.com has rated Nebraska as a "Best Value in Public Colleges" for our academic excellence at a low cost.
10. PREPARATION FOR SUCCESS
    96% of employed graduates said they were happy with the job they secured with their Nebraska degree.

(*2008 annual graduate survey)