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Lincoln, NE · Public · 19,178 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.

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The admitted class · 2024

What it took to get in

Acceptance rate

87.5%

SAT middle 50%

1098–1330

median 1205

ACT middle 50%

22–28

median 25

Graduation rate

66%

within six years

Reported by the college

What University of Nebraska-Lincoln actually reads

Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.

  • Very important

    The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.

    • Course rigor

  • Considered

    Looked at, but not decisive on its own.

    • Grades
    • Class rank
    • Test scores

  • Not considered

    Reported as playing no part in the decision.

    • Essay
    • Recommendations
    • Legacy
    • Work experience

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether University of Nebraska-Lincoln considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.

Real cost · 2024 data

What families actually pay

The sticker price is $26,697, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at University of Nebraska-Lincoln by family income, after grants and scholarships:

  • Under $30k$12,751
  • $30k–$48k$13,054
  • $48k–$75k$14,699
  • $75k–$110k$18,975
  • Over $110k$22,346

U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln admissions, answered

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

University of Nebraska-Lincoln admits 87.5% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).

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

The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1098 and 1330. A score above 1330 clears the 75th percentile; below 1098, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.

What does University of Nebraska-Lincoln look for in an application?

University of Nebraska-Lincoln reports that it weighs course rigor most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.

How much does University of Nebraska-Lincoln actually cost?

Sticker price is $26,697, but the average family pays $17,747 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $12,751 per year on average.

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