University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1100–1330

Median ~1220

Acceptance rate

87%

Enrollment

19,178

ACT middle 50%

22–28

What the numbers say about University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The reported middle 50% spans 230 points, from 1100 to 1330. A planning score near or above 1370 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 610 Reading and Writing and 600 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 87% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 67% completion rate and $56,887 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

Understand a 1220 SAT score Plan for a 1350 Verify current admissions policy

Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$10,434

Tuition (out-of-state)

$28,584

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$56,887

4-year completion rate (150% time)

67%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1100 and 1330. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1370 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1330 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1220 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1100 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to University of Nebraska-Lincoln's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
University of Kentucky	Lexington, KY	1070–1290	93%
Mississippi State University	Mississippi State, MS	1100–1350	78%
University of Louisiana at Lafayette	Lafayette, LA	1120–1240	87%
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus	Durham, NH	1090–1330	88%
Long Island University	Brookville, NY	1110–1350	86%
Adelphi University	Garden City, NY	1120–1340	66%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1100–1330, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1370 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is University of Nebraska-Lincoln's acceptance rate?

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 87%.

How much does it cost to attend University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

In-state tuition is approximately $10,434 and out-of-state is approximately $28,584. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is University of Nebraska-Lincoln test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Nebraska-Lincoln's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.unl.edu

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