Acceptance Rate History
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
NE · Current rate: 87.5%
What is University of Nebraska-Lincoln's acceptance rate in 2024?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln's acceptance rate in 2024 is 87.5%, up from 77.1% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87.5% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 77.1% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 78.6% | 19,102 | 15,022 |
| 2021 | 81.1% | 17,775 | 14,411 |
| 2020 | 77.7% | 17,495 | 13,601 |
| 2019 | 78.2% | 16,829 | 13,165 |
| 2018 | 79.6% | 14,956 | 11,906 |
| 2017 | 64.4% | 14,947 | 9,623 |
| 2016 | 75.3% | 11,193 | 8,425 |
| 2015 | 76.4% | 9,724 | 7,425 |
| 2014 | 69.9% | 11,865 | 8,293 |
| 2013 | 64.0% | 10,929 | 6,999 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1098–1330
Admitted students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln scored between 1098 and 1330 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1098–1330.
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Trend Analysis
University of Nebraska-Lincoln's acceptance rate has increased from 64.0% in 2013 to 87.5% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2018.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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