Admission & test scores

University of Nebraska, Lincoln SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1098–1330 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 25. University of Nebraska, Lincoln admits 87% of applicants — largely open. 86% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1098–1330middle half of admits

ACT midpoint25admitted students

Acceptance rate87%largely open

First-year retention86%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

1098

Average

1191

75th percentile

1330

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1098 and a quarter above 1330. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 19,178.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Louisiana Tech University Ruston, Louisiana	1191	25	86%	$10,125
Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas	1190	26	73%	$11,852
University of Montana Missoula, Montana	1190	22	96%	$8,552
Lindenwood University Saint Charles, Missouri	1190	24	57%	$21,600
Concordia College - Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota	1190	23	63%	$31,170
Western New England University Springfield, Massachusetts	1192	28	83%	$47,820

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

University of Nebraska, Lincoln admission: common questions

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

The middle half of admitted students scored between 1098 and 1330 on the SAT, with an average of 1191. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does University of Nebraska, Lincoln require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 25.

How hard is it to get into University of Nebraska, Lincoln?

University of Nebraska, Lincoln admits 87% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 86% return for a second year.

Does University of Nebraska, Lincoln require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.