Admissions Factors
What University of Nebraska-Lincoln Looks For
How University of Nebraska-Lincoln describes its own admissions process, from its Common Data Set.
How University of Nebraska-Lincoln rates each factor
Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.
The numbers behind the class
Overall admit rate
87.8%
16,372 of 18,648 applicants
Early decision admit rate
No early decision
Admitted from the waitlist
No waitlist
Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 3.54. 30% of those who reported a class rank were in the top tenth of their class.
Frequently asked questions
Does University of Nebraska-Lincoln consider legacy status?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln rates alumni relation as "not considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
Does University of Nebraska-Lincoln track demonstrated interest?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln rates the level of an applicant's interest as "not considered".
Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s own Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.
