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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE·Public·~87% acceptance

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public university in Lincoln, NE. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 87% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $17,747 per year. About 66% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $56,887 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$17,747/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $26,697
Aid cuts ~$8,950/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.37–3.87
SAT (middle 50%)1098–1330
ACT (middle 50%)22–28
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
66%
graduation rate
86%
freshman retention
$47,692
median earnings, 6yr
$56,887
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Nebraska-Lincoln reads an application

What University of Nebraska-Lincoln values

Important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Class rankTest scores

From University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Nebraska-Lincoln requires

Required
Course rigor
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresTOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Nebraska-Lincoln requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Nebraska-Lincoln's acceptance rate?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln admits about 87% of applicants.
How much does University of Nebraska-Lincoln cost?
At University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the average net price after aid is about $17,747 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $26,697 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1098–1330 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT.
What are University of Nebraska-Lincoln's application deadlines?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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