Community ultimately impacts finding a good fit; and the community of Lincoln is that ideal place where life is exciting, with big-city features and offerings at your fingertips, but where the peaceful, small-town way of life is not lost.
In fact, Nebraska was ranked 9th in the United States for superb quality of life by Forbes and the city of Lincoln ranked 15th in best cities for business and careers.
Lincoln is a city where students can take advantage of all the entertainment offerings in and around the city, where outdoor recreation is a way of life, and where famed sporting events draw our community together. Nearby Omaha (only an hour away) was selected by Kiplinger's as the 3rd best city in the nation to live, work, and play, being a veritable "Paradise on the Plains". And Lincoln's proximity to other nearby metropolitan areas provides affordable and fun weekend getaways.
Still, the essential aspects of our community are more than entertainment and fun. They are Lincoln's highly praised K-12 education system, low crime rates, abundant employment opportunities, and cultural community centers which help promote the city's commitment to diversity.
Families join our community from around the country and from around the globe. And while the city and University communities are growing, ever-changing, they are consistent in providing positive and conducive learning and living environments. Recognized in 2008 as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise Alliance, Lincoln is a friendly, family-oriented community where you can meet your goals without compromising those of your family.
By offering the resources you need for a first-class education, yet with the pace and warmth that is typical of a small city, imagine the community that Nebraska can offer you.
