RAs by the Numbers

RAs BY THE #s

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Demographics

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

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
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