Is University of Nebraska-Lincoln a Catholic college?

No. University of Nebraska-Lincoln is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center).

Where is Mass celebrated at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

Mass is listed at St. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is University of Nebraska-Lincoln Compass Recommended?

Yes. University of Nebraska-Lincoln meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

College · Catholic life on campus

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

LocationLincoln, NE
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 23,986 students

Official website Campus Ministry Honor Roll badge

Catholic Life Score

Catholic life 75%Academics 25%

ACatholic life
100 of 100

BAcademics
71 of 100

Verified Oct. 12, 2026 · How the score works

Campus Ministry Honor RollCompass RecommendedWhat the badges mean

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Catholic center on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus is the Newman Center at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, at 320 N 16th Street. A priest is listed as pastor and chaplain. The center publishes weekday and Sunday Masses, scheduled confession on several days a week, and groups that include FOCUS, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies, and OCIA classes.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 8

Monday–Thursday5:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center) · Mass times change over breaks.
Monday–Thursday9:10 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center) · Mass times change over breaks.
Friday12:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center) · Mass times change over breaks.
Friday5:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center) · Mass times change over breaks.
Saturday9:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center)
Sunday10:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center)

Show 2 more mass times

Sunday12:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center) · No music.
Sunday9:10 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center)

Confession 6

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday4:30 PM–5:20 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday8:00 PM–9:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center)
Wednesday4:20 PM–5:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center)
Friday11:00 AM–11:50 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center)
Friday4:30 PM–5:20 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center)
Sunday8:00 PM–9:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center)

Adoration 3

Monday–Thursday9:00 AM–9:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center)
Sunday9:00 AM–10:00 AMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center)
Sunday8:00 PM–9:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center)

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Home | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Monday-Thursday: 5:30PM & 9:10PM Friday: Noon & 5:30PM Saturday: 9AM Sunday: 10AM, 12PM (no music) & 9:10PM”
Mass is listed Monday through Friday at the Newman Center, plus Saturday 9 AM and three Sunday Masses.
“Monday-Thursday: 5:30PM & 9:10PM Friday: Noon & 5:30PM Saturday: 9AM Sunday: 10AM, 12PM (no music) & 9:10PM”
Mass is listed Monday through Friday at the Newman Center, plus Saturday 9 AM and three Sunday Masses.
“Monday-Thursday: 5:30PM & 9:10PM Friday: Noon & 5:30PM Saturday: 9AM Sunday: 10AM, 12PM (no music) & 9:10PM”
Mass is listed Monday through Friday at the Newman Center, plus Saturday 9 AM and three Sunday Masses.
“Monday-Thursday: 5:30PM & 9:10PM Friday: Noon & 5:30PM Saturday: 9AM Sunday: 10AM, 12PM (no music) & 9:10PM”
Mass is listed Monday through Friday at the Newman Center, plus Saturday 9 AM and three Sunday Masses.
“Monday-Thursday: 5:30PM & 9:10PM Friday: Noon & 5:30PM Saturday: 9AM Sunday: 10AM, 12PM (no music) & 9:10PM”
Mass is listed Monday through Friday at the Newman Center, plus Saturday 9 AM and three Sunday Masses.
“Monday-Thursday: 5:30PM & 9:10PM Friday: Noon & 5:30PM Saturday: 9AM Sunday: 10AM, 12PM (no music) & 9:10PM”
Mass is listed Monday through Friday at the Newman Center, plus Saturday 9 AM and three Sunday Masses.
“Monday-Thursday: 5:30PM & 9:10PM Friday: Noon & 5:30PM Saturday: 9AM Sunday: 10AM, 12PM (no music) & 9:10PM”
Mass is listed Monday through Friday at the Newman Center, plus Saturday 9 AM and three Sunday Masses.
“Monday-Thursday: 5:30PM & 9:10PM Friday: Noon & 5:30PM Saturday: 9AM Sunday: 10AM, 12PM (no music) & 9:10PM”
Mass is listed Monday through Friday at the Newman Center, plus Saturday 9 AM and three Sunday Masses.
“Monday-Thursday: 9AM-9PM”
Eucharistic adoration is listed Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 9 PM.
“Monday-Thursday: 9AM-9PM”
Eucharistic adoration is listed Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 9 PM.
“Monday-Thursday: 9AM-9PM”
Eucharistic adoration is listed Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 9 PM.
“Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 4:30-5:20PM & 8-9PM Wednesday: 4:20-5:30PM Friday: 11am-11:50AM & 4:30-5:20PM Sunday: 8-9PM”
Scheduled confession is listed on six days of the week.
“Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 4:30-5:20PM & 8-9PM Wednesday: 4:20-5:30PM Friday: 11am-11:50AM & 4:30-5:20PM Sunday: 8-9PM”
Scheduled confession is listed on six days of the week.
“Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 4:30-5:20PM & 8-9PM Wednesday: 4:20-5:30PM Friday: 11am-11:50AM & 4:30-5:20PM Sunday: 8-9PM”
Scheduled confession is listed on six days of the week.
“Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 4:30-5:20PM & 8-9PM Wednesday: 4:20-5:30PM Friday: 11am-11:50AM & 4:30-5:20PM Sunday: 8-9PM”
Scheduled confession is listed on six days of the week.
“Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 4:30-5:20PM & 8-9PM Wednesday: 4:20-5:30PM Friday: 11am-11:50AM & 4:30-5:20PM Sunday: 8-9PM”
Scheduled confession is listed on six days of the week.
“Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 4:30-5:20PM & 8-9PM Wednesday: 4:20-5:30PM Friday: 11am-11:50AM & 4:30-5:20PM Sunday: 8-9PM”
Scheduled confession is listed on six days of the week.

Plan a campus visit Mass times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 320 North 16th Street, Lincoln
Saint Mary's Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 1400 K Street, Lincoln
Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 3128 S Street, Lincoln
Saint Teresa Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 735 South 36th Street, Lincoln
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 1145 South Street, Lincoln
Saint George Byzantine-Ukrainian Rite Church — 1.9 mi · 3330 North 13th Street, Lincoln

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Catholic life on campus

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (2)
1. Our Mission | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Newman Center – St. Thomas Aquinas Church is the Catholic Church on campus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.”
  The Newman Center at St. Thomas Aquinas Church is the Catholic church serving students on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.
2. St. Thomas Aquinas (Newman Center) | Diocese of Lincolnlincolndiocese.org/directory/parishes/742-st-thomas-aquinas-newman-center-lincoln · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Street Address: 320 N 16th St; Lincoln NE 68508”
  The diocese's directory lists the Newman Center parish at 320 N 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes
Sources (1)
1. Our Mission | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our beautiful building is located on the corner of 16th and Q streets on campus.”
  The Newman Center building is on campus at 16th and Q streets.
  “The Newman Center – St. Thomas Aquinas Church is the Catholic Church on campus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.”
  The Newman Center at St. Thomas Aquinas Church is the Catholic church serving students on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.
Yes:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (The staff page presents Fr. Ryan Kaup as Pastor & Chaplain. Assistant Pastor Fr. Augustine Reimers is also listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Meet the Staff | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com/meet-the-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Ryan Kaup Pastor & Chaplain”
  Fr. Ryan Kaup is listed as Pastor & Chaplain.
Yes:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass is listed for every weekday (Mon-Thu 5:30 PM and 9:10 PM. Fri noon and 5:30 PM). The page states that Mass times change over breaks.)
Sources (1)
1. Home | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday-Thursday: 5:30PM & 9:10PM Friday: Noon & 5:30PM Saturday: 9AM Sunday: 10AM, 12PM (no music) & 9:10PM”
  Mass is listed Monday through Friday at the Newman Center, plus Saturday 9 AM and three Sunday Masses.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday 9:00 AM plus three Sunday Masses are listed at the Newman Center church.)
Sources (1)
1. Home | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday-Thursday: 5:30PM & 9:10PM Friday: Noon & 5:30PM Saturday: 9AM Sunday: 10AM, 12PM (no music) & 9:10PM”
  Mass is listed Monday through Friday at the Newman Center, plus Saturday 9 AM and three Sunday Masses.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.)
Sources (1)
1. Home | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 4:30-5:20PM & 8-9PM Wednesday: 4:20-5:30PM Friday: 11am-11:50AM & 4:30-5:20PM Sunday: 8-9PM”
  Scheduled confession is listed on six days of the week.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Listed groups include FOCUS (missionaries on campus), Knights of Columbus, and Bible studies.)
Sources (2)
1. Home | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mission Trips | Volunteering | Knights of Columbus”
  The Newman Center lists Knights of Columbus, mission trips and volunteering.
  “Bible Studies | For-Credit and Free Classes”
  The Newman Center lists Bible studies among its programs.
2. Meet the Missionaries | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com/meet-the-missionaries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We're blessed to have 11 missionaries on campus this year to share the love of Christ”
  The Newman Center lists FOCUS missionaries serving the campus this year.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Kinds listed: retreats, OCIA, service (mission trips and volunteering), and small groups (Bible studies and accountability groups).)
Sources (3)
1. Home | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Retreats | SEEK | Mission Trips”
  The Newman Center lists retreats and SEEK among its programs.
  “Mission Trips | Volunteering | Knights of Columbus”
  The Newman Center lists Knights of Columbus, mission trips and volunteering.
2. Becoming Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “For the 2026-2027 school year, OCIA will take place on two nights depending on your faith background:”
  OCIA is offered for the 2026-2027 school year.
3. Freedom Resources | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com/freedom · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Accountability Group for Women: Innocence Restored Group - contact Victoria”
  The Newman Center lists accountability groups for men and women, with a named contact for each.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Yes:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration30 or more times a week (30 weekly times documented: 14 Mass, 10 confession, 6 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

Mass is published for every weekday at the Newman Center, plus a Saturday Mass and three Sunday Masses.
Sources (1)
1. Home | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday-Thursday: 5:30PM & 9:10PM Friday: Noon & 5:30PM Saturday: 9AM Sunday: 10AM, 12PM (no music) & 9:10PM”
  Mass is listed Monday through Friday at the Newman Center, plus Saturday 9 AM and three Sunday Masses.
Scheduled confession is published on six days a week, and Eucharistic adoration on several evenings.
Sources (1)
1. Home | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 4:30-5:20PM & 8-9PM Wednesday: 4:20-5:30PM Friday: 11am-11:50AM & 4:30-5:20PM Sunday: 8-9PM”
  Scheduled confession is listed on six days of the week.
  “Monday-Thursday: 9AM-9PM”
  Eucharistic adoration is listed Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 9 PM.
The staff page names a pastor and chaplain, and the Newman Center is on campus at 16th and Q streets.
Sources (2)
1. Meet the Staff | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com/meet-the-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Ryan Kaup Pastor & Chaplain”
  Fr. Ryan Kaup is listed as Pastor & Chaplain.
2. Our Mission | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our beautiful building is located on the corner of 16th and Q streets on campus.”
  The Newman Center building is on campus at 16th and Q streets.
Knights of Columbus, FOCUS, Bible studies and OCIA are listed among the programs.
Sources (3)
1. Home | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mission Trips | Volunteering | Knights of Columbus”
  The Newman Center lists Knights of Columbus, mission trips and volunteering.
  “Bible Studies | For-Credit and Free Classes”
  The Newman Center lists Bible studies among its programs.
2. Meet the Missionaries | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com/meet-the-missionaries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We're blessed to have 11 missionaries on campus this year to share the love of Christ”
  The Newman Center lists FOCUS missionaries serving the campus this year.
3. Becoming Catholic | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “For the 2026-2027 school year, OCIA will take place on two nights depending on your faith background:”
  OCIA is offered for the 2026-2027 school year.

Concerns

The diocesan listing shows different Sunday Mass times during summer, and the Newman Center notes that its Mass times change over breaks.
Sources (2)
1. St. Thomas Aquinas (Newman Center) | Diocese of Lincolnlincolndiocese.org/directory/parishes/742-st-thomas-aquinas-newman-center-lincoln · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (summer/subject to change)”
  The diocesan listing gives different Sunday Mass times for summer.
2. Home | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Since we are a university Parish, Our Mass Times change over breaks.”
  The Newman Center states that Mass times change over breaks.
Many programs on the home page are listed by name only, without dates, times or locations.
Sources (1)
1. Home | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Move-In Week | Welcome Week | Homecoming Newman Games”
  The Newman Center lists move-in, welcome week, homecoming and Newman Games among its activities.
  “Night Fever | Intramural Sports”
  The Newman Center lists Night Fever and intramural sports among its activities.
  “Street Teams | FOCUS Discipleship Pilgrimages | Cenacle”
  The Newman Center lists street teams, FOCUS discipleship pilgrimages and Cenacle among its programs.

Know something we missed? Suggest a correction.

The Catholic center

St. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center)

Address: 320 N 16th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Location: On campus
Facilities: church, basement classrooms, Bible study rooms

View on map ↗

Source: lincolndiocese.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, huskercatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, huskercatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, huskercatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, huskercatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

17 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 0 off campus, 13 location not published

Faith formation 6

Bible studies and Bible Basics classOn campus
Bible Basics: Thursdays 7:30-8:45 PM
Bible studies and not-for-credit Bible classes offered through the Newman Center, in the basement classrooms.
huskercatholic.com, huskercatholic.com
Catholic Literature classOn campus
Tuesdays 4-5:15 PM
Not-for-credit class on Catholic literature, history and saints in the basement classrooms.
huskercatholic.com
Romans study classOn campus
Sundays 5:30-6:30 PM
Not-for-credit class on St. Paul's letter to the Romans in the basement classrooms.
huskercatholic.com
OCIA (Becoming Catholic classes)On campus
2026-2027 school year; Wednesdays 7-8:30 PM from September 16 (unbaptized), Sundays 7-8:30 PM from September 27 (baptized, unconfirmed)
Classes for people entering the Catholic Church, held in Rosary Hall on the lower level of the Newman Center.
huskercatholic.com, huskercatholic.com
Cenacle
Listed among the Newman Center's programs; no further details published.
huskercatholic.com
Spiritual accompaniment and counseling
Listed among the Newman Center's programs.
huskercatholic.com

Clubs and groups 4

Knights of Columbus
Listed among the Newman Center's programs.
huskercatholic.com
FOCUS (missionaries on campus)
FOCUS team serving students through the Newman Center, with eleven missionaries on campus this year. FOCUS lists the University of Nebraska-Lincoln among its campuses.
huskercatholic.com, focus.org
FOCUS Greek
Listed among the Newman Center's activities.
huskercatholic.com
Freedom accountability groups (men and women)
Accountability groups for men and women, open to UNL, Wesleyan and SCC students. Times are arranged through the listed coordinator.
huskercatholic.com

Liturgy and prayer 3

Eucharistic procession
Listed among the Newman Center's programs.
huskercatholic.com
Night Fever
Listed among the Newman Center's activities.
huskercatholic.com
Newman choirs
Choirs listed among the Newman Center's activities.
huskercatholic.com

Retreats 1

Retreats, SEEK and Silent Retreat
Retreats, SEEK conference attendance and silent retreats listed among the Newman Center's programs.
huskercatholic.com, huskercatholic.com

Service 2

Mission trips and volunteering
Mission trips and volunteer opportunities listed among the Newman Center's programs.
huskercatholic.com
Street teams and FOCUS discipleship pilgrimages
Street teams and FOCUS discipleship pilgrimages listed among the Newman Center's programs.
huskercatholic.com

Social life 1

Newman social events
Move-In Week, Welcome Week, Homecoming, Newman Games, Community Nights, Formals, Intramural Sports, Barn Party
Social events and sports listed on the Newman Center home page.
huskercatholic.com, huskercatholic.com, huskercatholic.com, huskercatholic.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (6)

Our Mission | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com/our-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Newman Center – St. Thomas Aquinas Church is the Catholic Church on campus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.”
The Newman Center at St. Thomas Aquinas Church is the Catholic church serving students on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.
“The Newman Center – St. Thomas Aquinas Church is the Catholic Church on campus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.”
The Newman Center at St. Thomas Aquinas Church is the Catholic church serving students on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.
“Our beautiful building is located on the corner of 16th and Q streets on campus.”
The Newman Center building is on campus at 16th and Q streets.
St. Thomas Aquinas (Newman Center) | Diocese of Lincolnlincolndiocese.org/directory/parishes/742-st-thomas-aquinas-newman-center-lincoln · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Street Address: 320 N 16th St; Lincoln NE 68508”
The diocese's directory lists the Newman Center parish at 320 N 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508.
“Street Address: 320 N 16th St; Lincoln NE 68508”
The diocese's directory lists the Newman Center parish at 320 N 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508.
Campuses | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“University of Nebraska Lincoln”
FOCUS lists the University of Nebraska-Lincoln among the campuses it serves.
Meet the Missionaries | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com/meet-the-missionaries · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“We're blessed to have 11 missionaries on campus this year to share the love of Christ”
The Newman Center lists FOCUS missionaries serving the campus this year.
Classes | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com/classes · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Sundays 5:30-6:30pm | Basement Classrooms”
Not-for-credit Catholic classes meet in the Newman Center's basement classrooms.
Book a Room | St. Thomas Aquinas - Newman Centerhuskercatholic.com/book-a-room · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Book a bible study room”
Bible study rooms can be booked through the Newman Center.

Reach out

Contact details for Fr. Ryan Kaup (Pastor & Chaplain) and 4 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

We keep campus ministers’ emails behind sign-in to protect them from spam.

My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

71 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score67%
First-year retention 20% of score86%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,191 · ACT 25
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score17 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$13,023

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

Sports	NCAA Division I · Big Ten Conference
Setting	City
ROTC	Army · Navy · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	17 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	19,338
Total students	23,986
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$17,747
Cost of attendance (per year)	$26,697
Median federal debt at graduation	$21,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	67%
First-year retention	86%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$56,887
Admission rate	87%
Students receiving Pell grants	23%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1098–1330ACT 22–28

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1191
SAT reading & writing	560–670
SAT math	538–660
ACT composite	22–28
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 65 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Lincoln

The Most Reverend James D. Conley, Bishop of Lincoln

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Risen Christ

Source: lincolndiocese.org, lincolndiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 181464
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Report an error or a newer source
Respond as this school

Questions families ask

Is University of Nebraska-Lincoln a Catholic college?: No. University of Nebraska-Lincoln is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center).
What is University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Catholic Life Score?: 93 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?: Mass is listed at St. Thomas Aquinas Church (Newman Center). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Nebraska-Lincoln Compass Recommended?: Yes. University of Nebraska-Lincoln meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

Ask the school

Something you want to know that isn’t on this page? Ask it here. We send it to the school, and their answer appears on this page. Your name is never shared.

Reviews

Personal experiences from signed-in readers. Reviews are moderated automatically and never change a school’s grades.

No reviews yet.

Colleges like this one

Close in size, cost after aid, selectivity and faith life.

Catholic Life ScoreUniversity of KansasLawrence, KS28,406 students · Net price $18,059 a year Catholic Life ScoreUniversity of OregonEugene, OR23,786 students · Net price $22,182 a year Catholic Life ScoreIllinois State UniversityNormal, IL20,989 students · Net price $19,398 a year Catholic Life ScoreUniversity of DelawareNewark, DE24,221 students · Net price $17,799 a year