Lincoln, NE
Admission is not highly competitive: about 77 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 77%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16,829 | 13,165 | 4,775 | 78% |
| 2020 | 17,495 | 13,601 | 4,771 | 78% |
| 2021 | 17,775 | 14,411 | 4,736 | 81% |
| 2022 | 19,102 | 15,022 | 4,640 | 79% |
| 2023 | 18,354 | 14,146 | 4,699 | 77% |
Fall 2023 applicants
7,891 of 10,229 women and 6,243 of 8,107 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Nebraska-Lincoln has an acceptance rate of 77% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 14,146 of 18,354 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 77 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
18,354 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 4,699 enrolled.
No. University of Nebraska-Lincoln is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 77%.