University of Nebraska-Lincoln Admission
Acceptance Rate
87.49%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
29.79%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,650
SAT Scores
1,200
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 17,841 students have applied and 15,609 students have allowed to admit to University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Acceptance rate: 87.49%). UNL's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.79 % where 4,650 students have finally enrolled out of 15,609 admitted students.
UNL acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nebraska. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as New Jersey Institute of Technology and Florida State University, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 70.56%).
UNL enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nebraska. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 24.06%).
How to Apply to University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UNL. UNL offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.unl.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.unl.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.unl.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://financialaid.unl.edu/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://vetsuccess.unl.edu/ |
| Athletic | https://heoa.unl.edu/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.unl.edu/ssd/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UNL and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is 1,200 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Nebraska-Lincoln is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,270). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 1,200 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,270 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nebraska | 1,097 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 323 students submitted SAT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,200 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nebraska. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 610 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 538 | 590 | 660 |
| Total | 1,098 | 1,200 | 1,330 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 3,830 students submitted ACT scores (82% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nebraska. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 24 | 28 |
| English | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 24 | 27 |
UNL Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The school requires 1 item to submit - Secondary school record.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |