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Young Adults Enrolled in College or Graduate School

In Lincoln, almost two thirds of people aged 18 to 24 years old are enrolled in college or graduate school

Lincoln is home to several postsecondary educational institutions, including the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Union College, Southeast Community College, and other private institutions. 

• In 2019, 60% of persons in Lincoln 18 to 24 years of age were enrolled in college or graduate school. This rate has remained steady since 2012.