University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln GPA Requirements
University of Nebraska-Lincoln reports an average high school GPA of 3.54 on an unweighted 4.0 scale. It describes a recent first-year class and is not a minimum.
Average GPA
3.54
unweighted 4.0 scale
Acceptance rate
88%
National average GPA
3.11
class of 2019, unweighted
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Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need for University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln reports an average high school GPA of 3.54 on an unweighted 4.0 scale. It is not a cutoff: many students in the class came in below the average. Cohort: Fall 2025 entering class (CDS 2025-2026, item C12).
Is University of Nebraska-Lincoln's GPA weighted or unweighted?
Unweighted. The 3.54 is on a 4.0 scale with no extra points for honors or AP courses.
How does University of Nebraska-Lincoln's average GPA compare with the national average?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 3.54 is 0.43 points above the national high school average of 3.11 (NAEP High School Transcript Study, class of 2019).
GPA: Fall 2025 entering class (CDS 2025-2026, item C12). Source. We show GPA figures on the scale each school publishes and never convert between scales.
