Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of University of Nebraska-Lincoln is 78.64% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 30.89%. 8,541 men and 10,561 women applied to U of Nebraska-Lincoln and 6,588 men and 8,434 women students were accepted.
Among them, 2,256 men and 2,384 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at U of Nebraska-Lincoln.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 19,102 | 8,541 | 10,561 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 15,022 | 6,588 | 8,434 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 4,640 | 2,256 | 2,384 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.64% | 77.13% | 79.86% | - | - |
| Yield | 30.89% | 34.24% | 28.27% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 391 students (8% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 4,014 students (87%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at U of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The median SAT score is 1,210 with 610 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 670 and 25th percentile is 550 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 22 at U of Nebraska-Lincoln. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,256, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1110 | 1210 | 1340 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 610 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 600 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT English | 21 | 24 | 27 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 4,640 first-year students enrolled in U of Nebraska-Lincoln. The proportion of full-time students is 99.48% and part-time students is 0.52%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 48.62% and women students is 51.38%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at U of Nebraska-Lincoln.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,640 | 2,256 | 2,384 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 4,616 | 2,244 | 2,372 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 24 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript),
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at U of Nebraska-Lincoln. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Considered, if submitted |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $45 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The next table provides general admission information for applying to U of Nebraska-Lincoln.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | admissions.unl.edu/ |
| Online Application | admissions.unl.edu/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |