University of Nebraska-Lincoln SAT and ACT scores
Lincoln, NE · public college · 19,338 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Nebraska-Lincoln reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Nebraska-Lincoln scored 1098 to 1330, with an average of 1191. A score at or above 1210 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 22 to 28. A 28 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Nebraska-Lincoln require the SAT or ACT?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Nebraska-Lincoln accept the CLT?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Nebraska with similar scores
- Nebraska Wesleyan UniversitySAT 1020–1290
- University of Nebraska at OmahaACT 19–26
- Hastings CollegeACT 26–30
- College of Saint MaryACT 18–26
- Creighton UniversitySAT 1243–1428
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Marymount Manhattan CollegeSAT 1105–1323
- Spelman CollegeSAT 1108–1320
- High Point UniversitySAT 1110–1320
- Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaSAT 1120–1310
- Oral Roberts UniversitySAT 1120–1310
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend CollegeSAT 1120–1310
More about University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Nebraska-Lincoln (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026