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University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of Nebraska-Lincoln admits about 87.5% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1098–1330 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 22–29 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 87.5%
SAT range 1098-1330
Net price $16,214
Graduation rate 69.3%

University of Nebraska-Lincoln At a Glance

LocationLincoln, Nebraska
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment19,178
Acceptance Rate87.5%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)560-670
SAT Range (Math)538-660
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1098-1330
Average SAT (Combined)1191
ACT Range22-28
Average Net Price$16,214/yr
Tuition (In-State)$11,100/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$30,330/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate69.3%
Full-Time Retention Rate86%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$61,819
Median Debt at Completion$19,500

How University of Nebraska-Lincoln Compares

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is more selective than about 29% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 19,178 students, it is larger than about 60% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE — 87% acceptance Bellevue University Bellevue, NE George Mason University Fairfax, VA — 87% acceptance Boise State University Boise, ID — 87% acceptance Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI — 88% acceptance Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA — 88% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Nebraska-Lincoln's acceptance rate?

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's acceptance rate is about 87.5%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

Admitted students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln typically report a combined SAT score between 1098 and 1330 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of Nebraska-Lincoln require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of Nebraska-Lincoln's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

The average net price reported for University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $16,214 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of Nebraska-Lincoln's official site.