RAs by the Numbers

RAs BY THE #s

Photo of Resident Assistants 2021

Demographics

RAs are comprised of a diverse group of student leaders on campus. Data from 2023.

In/Out of State

  • 54.4% are from Nebraska
  • 45.6% are out-of-state

First Generation

  • 88% Not First Gen
  • 12% Yes! First Gen

Fun Facts

  • RAs hail from 19 of the 50 states, and from three countries.
  • 29.6% are the youngest child, 34.4% the oldest, 31.2% the middle and 4.8%, the only child.

Colleges Represented

RAs list the following as the colleges where they pursue their academic majors:

  • 27.2% - Arts and Sciences
  • 16% - Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources
  • 12% - Business
  • 12% - Education & Human Sciences
  • 8.8% - Fine and Performing Arts
  • 8.8% - Multiple Colleges
  • 8% - Engineering
  • 6.4% - Journalism & Mass Communication
  • 1.6% - Public Affairs and Community Service
  • 1.6% - Architecture

Academics

While building community with students on their floors, RAs are also full-time students.

RA Grade Point Averages

  • 3.46 - average GPA of 122 RAs, fall semester 2022
  • 32 - 4.0 GPA
  • 84 - 3.5 GPA or higher
  • 85% achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher


 

Class Standing at Nebraska

  • 27.2% - Second year
  • 49.6% - Third year
  • 20.8% - Fourth year
  • 2.4% - Fifth year
  • 2.4% - Transfer student