# University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public college in Lincoln, NE with 19,178 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 1191 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,214 per year ($11,449 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,819 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 88% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 18,354 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 14,146 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 560–670 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 538–660 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 22–28 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $26,535 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $16,214 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $11,449 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $11,572 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,551 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $17,140 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $21,693 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 19,178 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 69% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $61,819 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 (FY2024) |

## What University of Nebraska-Lincoln considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Considered

## FAQ

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

University of Nebraska-Lincoln admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

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

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 538–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1191.

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

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–28.

**Is University of Nebraska-Lincoln test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of Nebraska-Lincoln?**

In Fall 2023, 18,354 students applied to University of Nebraska-Lincoln and 14,146 were admitted; 4,699 enrolled.

**Does University of Nebraska-Lincoln consider legacy status?**

No. University of Nebraska-Lincoln reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of Nebraska-Lincoln require an essay?**

University of Nebraska-Lincoln reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of Nebraska-Lincoln cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $26,535 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,214.

**What is University of Nebraska-Lincoln's graduation rate?**

69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 181464. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology