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Chances of getting into University of Nebraska Lincoln

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
81%
Admission Difficulty for University of Nebraska Lincoln
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Nebraska and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Nebraska is 81%.  It ranks #8 in Nebraska for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Nebraska Lincoln is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 14,411 out of 17,775 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 40 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Nebraska Lincoln typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.63. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 33% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Nebraska application fee is $45 and applications are due by May 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Nebraska Lincoln. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 8% of students submitted SAT scores and 85% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Nebraska SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1090-1320
Applicants Submitting SAT 
8%
SAT Scores for University of Nebraska Lincoln
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 550
SAT Math 25th 540
SAT Composite 25th 1090
SAT Scores for University of Nebraska Lincoln
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 660
SAT Math 75th 660
SAT Composite 75th 1320
Average SAT Score 1210

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Nebraska Lincoln?

University of Nebraska Lincoln is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Nebraska Lincoln score in the top 43 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1090-1320.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Nebraska Lincoln admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1320 and Above Good >89%
1205 to 1320 Avg + 81%-89%
1090 to 1205 Avg - 69%-81%
975 to 1090 Reach 54%-69%
Less than 975 Low <54%
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Nebraska ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-28 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
85%
ACT Scores for University of Nebraska Lincoln
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 21
ACT Math 25th 21
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for University of Nebraska Lincoln
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 28
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 28
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Nebraska?

University of Nebraska Lincoln is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Nebraska regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-28.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Nebraska Lincoln admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >89%
25 to 28 Avg + 81%-89%
22 to 25 Avg - 69%-81%
19 to 22 Reach 54%-69%
Less than 19 Low <54%
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Nebraska GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.63
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Nebraska Lincoln?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Nebraska. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Nebraska Lincoln was 3.63 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #3 in Nebraska for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.63 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Nebraska accepts 81% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Nebraska Lincoln students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 17.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 35.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 20.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 9.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 6.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

59% of University of Nebraska Lincoln freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Nebraska Lincoln students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 31%
Top 25% of class 59%
Top 50% of class 88%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Nebraska Lincoln admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 9,722 8,053 17,775
Accepted 7,881 6,530 14,411
Acceptance Rate 81% 81% 81%
Enrolled 2,519 2,217 4,736
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 32% 34% 33%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
31

Applicants have 31 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Nebraska Lincoln is $45.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Nebraska Lincoln and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Nebraska Lincoln Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Nebraska Lincoln
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181464 IPEDS survey data for University of Nebraska Lincoln.

FAQs

Does University of Nebraska Lincoln prefer SAT or ACT?

8% of students submit their SAT scores to Nebraska. 85% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Nebraska Lincoln?

81% of those who apply are granted admission to Nebraska. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Nebraska Lincoln?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1090 and 1320. 8% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Nebraska Lincoln?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 28. 85% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.