University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Admissions

Interested in attending University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

77
%
Acceptance rate
3.61
Average High School GPA
1209
SAT Midpoint
May 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

77%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Nebraska accepted 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 18,336 people applied and 14,146 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
7891 / 10229 (77%)
Men
6243 / 8107 (77%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Nebraska-Lincoln:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

33%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 33% ended up enrolling at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Nebraska-Lincoln by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Nebraska considers:

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

3.61
Average High School GPA
1209
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Nebraska-Lincoln as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.61. 30% of freshmen who attended Nebraska were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 58% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
17%
3.75-3.99
33%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
5%
2.00-2.49
2%

Nebraska is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

8%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

83%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
540
Math Mean
603
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
550
Verbal Mean
606
75th Percentile
660
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1090
Composite Mean
1209
75th Percentile
1310

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

May 1
Regular admission deadline
August 1
Application notification

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