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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NEPublic19,178 undergradsCommon App
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Acceptance rate
87.5%
SAT middle 50%
1098–1330
ACT middle 50%
22–28
Next deadline
May 1
Application fee
$45

✓ From the official admissions page
May 1, 2027 Regular Decision Non-binding 173 days left
“Deadline Fall 2027 application for admission and enrollment deposit due.”
Source: admissions.unl.edu · checked Nov 1, 2026 · How we check

Application Nebraska's Application, Common App
Testing Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Fee $45

Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.

College of Architecture Additional requirements: Math 4 units incl. Pre-Calc/Trig or Calc; ACT composite 22+ or SAT combined 1110+; top 25% of class or HS GPA 3.2 Separate admission College of Engineering Additional requirements: Math 4 units incl. Pre-Calc/Trig or Calc; Natural Sciences 3 units incl. chemistry, physics, biology and/or earth s Separate admission College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources; College of Arts & Sciences; College No additional college-specific course requirements beyond core and performance requirements Separate admission Music, Dance Auditions are required. Audition Acting Auditions are required. Audition Entertainment Design and Production; BFA in Emerging Media: Emerging Media Arts Application and portfolio required. Portfolio

In-state tuition
$11,100
Out-of-state tuition
$30,330
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$61,819
6-year graduation
69%
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