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Colleges / University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate79%
Acceptance Rate79%

About University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public, state university in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska. University of Nebraska-Lincoln was founded in 1869. The university currently enrolls around 23,805 students per year, including 19,276 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Nebraska-Lincoln

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The acceptance rate at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is 79%. In 2022, 19,102 students applied to University of Nebraska-Lincoln and 15,022 were admitted.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 79%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.7
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 8%

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, near Omaha.

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College Info

1400 R Street Lincoln, NE 68588

Campus Setting: Urban

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

May 1

Transfer Applications are Due

May 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Nebraska-Lincoln is May 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Nebraska-Lincoln is May 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

University of Nebraska-Lincoln SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1110 - 1330

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Math SAT Range

550 - 670

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Reading SAT Range

560 - 670

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1330 and Above

Good

1110 to 1330

Avg

1110 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for University of Nebraska-Lincoln students is 1218. Applicants with SAT scores of 1330 and above have a good chance of being admitted to University of Nebraska-Lincoln, while applicants with SAT scores between 1110 to 1330 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1110 have a low chance of being offered a spot at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$23,209

In State

$40,339

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,770
$24,900
Fees
$1,809
$1,809
Housing
$12,430
$12,430
Books
$1,200
$1,200

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Student Life

Wondering what life at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is like? There are approximately 23,805 students enrolled at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, including 19,276 undergraduate students and 4,529 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 75% percent are from NE and 25% percent of students are from other states.

94%

Full Time

5%

Part Time

75%

In State

25%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

23,805

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

79%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,579

Out-of-State

$26,709

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

May 1
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