University of Nebraska - LincolnAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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1400 R Street Lincoln, NE 68588
(402) 742-8800 x8800
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4
Science 1
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 1
History 2
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted July 15
SAT Only Considered if submitted July 15
ACT Only Considered if submitted July 15
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
1400 R Street
Lincoln
NE
68588
Phone
(402) 742-8800 x8800
Fax
(402) 472-0670
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$45
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins August 1
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Other
20 or higher on ACT or combined total of 1040 or higher on the SAT Critical Reading & Math sections or rank in upper 50 of high school class, or a HS GPA of 3.0 or higher required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
77% of 18,354 applicants were admitted
Women
77% of 10,229 applicants were admitted
Men
77% of 8,107 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
5,316 (38%) of 14,134 admitted students enrolled
Women
2,678 (34%) of 7,891 admitted students enrolled
Men
2,638 (42%) of 6,243 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
17%
3.75 - 3.99
33%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
5%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 610 average , 540-670 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
17%
Score of 600 - 700
34%
Score of 500 - 600
39%
Score of 400 - 500
10%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 611 average , 550-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
14%
Score of 600 - 700
40%
Score of 500 - 600
37%
Score of 400 - 500
8%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
24 average , 22-28 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
18%
Score of 24 - 29
36%
Score of 18 - 23
39%
Score of 12 - 17
7%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 24
Score of 30 - 36
13%
Score of 24 - 29
40%
Score of 18 - 23
33%
Score of 12 - 17
14%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 24
Score of 30 - 36
21%
Score of 24 - 29
28%
Score of 18 - 23
37%
Score of 12 - 17
13%
Score of 6 - 11
1%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 30%
Top quarter: 58%
Top half: 86%
National Merit Scholar
0%
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
0%
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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