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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering is entering a pivotal new chapter, propelled by record-setting achievements that signal growing impact across the state and region– the largest graduating class in its history and an all-time high of student enrollment, with significant growth in undergraduate enrollment over the past four years.

Fall 2026 Enrollment

• Total: 4,594 students

• 3,990 undergraduate students - nearly a 2% increase from Fall 2025; 21.5% increase from Fall 2022

• First-time freshmen headcount is up 4.9% compared to Fall 2025

• 604 graduate students

• Largest major: Mechanical Engineering (986 students)

Nebraska Engineering alum and bridge engineer Angelica Solomon is responsible for making sure the Decatur Bridge, as well as almost 90 others across the state, remain safe for Nebraska families. Whether she’s collaborating with colleagues or inspecting a structure on site, she’s building on a foundation she solidified as a Husker.