University of Nebraska - Lincoln Admission 2024

University Ranking

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rankings Are The Following:

• # 651- 700 QS World University Ranking 2023
• #111- 120 in US UNI (Universities)- QS Top Universities 2023
• #401–500th in the World University Rankings 2023 (THE Time’s Higher Education)
• #72 in Top Public Schools (US NEWS)
• #87 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (US NEWS)

University of Nebraska Acceptance Rate

As per US NEWS; with an acceptance rate of 81%, University of Nebraska — Lincoln admissions are more selective. A mark of 22 to 28 on the ACT or an SAT test score between 1090 and 1320 is required for admission to the University of Nebraska in half of the applicants and at least a similar grade is mandated for incoming students.

Admission Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible applicants must have the following prerequisite:

• have a 3.0 total GPA in your high school.
• Or, achieve an ACT score of 20 or above without taking the writing section.
• Or, get a combined SAT Critical Reading and Math score of 1040 or better.
• Alternatively, they must place in the top half of their high school graduating class.
• It is recommended that all first-year candidates who are under the age of 23 present an official ACT or SAT score.

Documents required

• Letter of Recommendation
• Proof of financial soundness via bank statements. 
• Resume
• Academic Credentials (Transcripts of all previous degrees)
• Copy of Valid Passport

Test Required/ Average Score

• ACT: 2482
• SAT: 6877
• TOEFL: 70.0 & Above 
• IELTS: Bands of 6.0 or above
• GRE: 260.0

Popular Courses in The University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• Business, 
• Management, 
• Marketing, and Related Support Services; 
• Engineering; 
• Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary 
• Science and Related Fields; 
• Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; 
• Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences;
• Biological

How The University Evaluates Applicants

In the applicant evaluation process, the main aspect looked into is the student's past performance in academics. Additionally, the average test scores stipulations are to be met as well as English proficiency test scores that are the main evaluation factor for international students.  

Tips For Applying To The University

• Online applications are the easiest way to enroll at the University. Access the admissions portal on the Official website of the University.
• You must apply for admission and the $45 application fee in order to be considered for admission after fulfilling the above eligibility conditions.

Application Deadline

Note that a waitlist may be created for any application submitted beyond the specified deadline. Candidates who satisfy the conditions for confirmed admission to Nebraska will be given priority on the waitlist by the admissions committee. Application Expirations

• Fall/Summer Batch: May 1
• Winter Batch: Early December