- Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 560–670 reading and writing, 538–660 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–28 composite
- Average net price: $18,029 a year (2022–23)
University of Nebraska Lincoln GPA calculator
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Nebraska Lincoln reported: an acceptance rate of 87% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 22–28.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Nebraska Lincoln reviews each application.
University of Nebraska Lincoln GPA requirements
University of Nebraska Lincoln doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Nebraska Lincoln hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Nebraska Lincoln acceptance rate
University of Nebraska Lincoln admitted 15,609 of 17,841 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Nebraska Lincoln is a public 4-year university in Lincoln, Nebraska, with 19,701 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Nebraska Lincoln in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 560 | 610 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 538 | 590 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT English | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 24 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1191 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Nebraska Lincoln looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Nebraska Lincoln awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,029 a year at University of Nebraska Lincoln in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into the University of Nebraska Lincoln?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Nebraska Lincoln admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does the University of Nebraska Lincoln require the SAT or ACT?
No. University of Nebraska Lincoln is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores and 82% sent ACT scores.
What are the University of Nebraska Lincoln's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Nebraska Lincoln's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 560–670 in reading and writing and 538–660 in math; ACT composite 22–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do I have a chance at the University of Nebraska Lincoln with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Nebraska Lincoln admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is the acceptance rate at the University of Nebraska Lincoln?
University of Nebraska Lincoln's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 15,609 of 17,841 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Nebraska Lincoln?
It's one factor among several: University of Nebraska Lincoln requires high school record. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does the University of Nebraska Lincoln look for?
University of Nebraska Lincoln doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does the University of Nebraska Lincoln accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Nebraska Lincoln awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at the University of Nebraska Lincoln if a parent went there?
No. University of Nebraska Lincoln doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at the University of Nebraska Lincoln?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,029 a year at University of Nebraska Lincoln in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check the University of Nebraska Lincoln's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Nebraska-LincolnU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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