More selective than 21% of Nebraska colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 83% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Nebraska-Lincoln over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Nebraska-Lincoln is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 560 | 670 |
| SAT math | 538 | 660 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1098 | 1330 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | 560–670 | 538–660 | 22–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 550–660 | 540–670 | 22–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Nebraska-Lincoln compared with other Nebraska colleges?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Nebraska colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Clarkson College | 78% | 47% | $19,241 |
| 8 | Creighton University | 80% | 83% | $31,568 |
| 9 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | 80% | 66% | $18,327 |
| 10 | Concordia University-Nebraska | 86% | 65% | $23,965 |
| 11 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | 87% | 47% | $13,441 |
| 12 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 87% | 67% | $17,747 |
| 13 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | 89% | 58% | $16,242 |
| 14 | Doane University | 98% | 57% | $26,364 |
| 15 | Union Adventist University | 100% | 52% | $23,716 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Nebraska colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Nebraska-Lincoln admissions questions
What is the University of Nebraska-Lincoln acceptance rate?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 14,146 of 18,354 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Nebraska-Lincoln require the SAT or ACT?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 83% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
The middle 50% of University of Nebraska-Lincoln enrolled first-year students scored 1098–1330 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
33% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,699 of 14,146).
Is University of Nebraska-Lincoln getting harder to get into?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Nebraska-Lincoln overview