Admissions at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln is slightly selective. 24,431 students enrolled themselves at the university out of which 19,552 students enrolled for undergraduate courses, 4,281 students enrolled for graduate courses and the rest were enrolled for professional courses at the University of Nebraska.

University of Nebraska- Lincoln offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 150 programs through its ten diverse colleges. It is featured in tier 1 of the national research universities in the US. International students with overall academic profiles, recommendation letters and can apply for any program at the university.

The university has specific admission requirements but students are encouraged to apply for admissions even if they are not meeting these requirements as applications are evaluated on a case by case basis. Nebraska opens the admissions for Summer, Fall and Spring sessions. International students can apply by May 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester.

Highlights

Application Portal Online
Application Fee Undergraduate- 45 USD
Graduate - 50 USD
Enrolment Fee 250 USD ( Refundable)
Average ACT Score 20+
Average SAT Score 1040
Mode of Payment Credit Card/Check/Money Order
Intake Sessions Summer, Fall and Spring
Work Experience Not required
Financial Aids Seven different Scholarships are available.

University Of Nebraska Admission Deadlines

Students must submit their application before the deadlines mentioned below otherwise their application will be rejected. The graduate admission deadlines vary with the programs and maybe on a rolling basis. If the admissions are on a rolling basis applicants are advised to apply no later than the below-mentioned deadlines-

Sessions  UG Deadline PG Deadline
Summer  May 1 Feburary 1
Spring December 1 September 1
Fall May 1 March 1

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln International Student Admissions

A lot of international applicants apply to the University of Nebraska, Lincoln to pursue their higher education in the US. The admission requirements for international students are quite similar to that of domestic students, however, they need to submit some additional documents.
Application Portal:

Application fee: 45 USD

Admission Requirements:

  • A completed application
  • Official transcripts
    • High school/equivalent
    • Minimum GPA required- 3.0/4 (83%-86%)
    • Bachelors/Masters Degree ( Graduate)
  • SAT/ACT Scores
    • SAT Composite: 1040
    • ACT: 20 (Writing scores not required)
    • These scores are required only by the College of Architecture and the College of Engineering.
  • Essay and/or Personal Statement (Graduate)
  • Secondary school report form (UG)
  • Letters of recommendation (Graduate, vary with programs)
  • Resume (Graduate)
  • Bank Statement
  • Copy of passport.

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

Non-native English speakers may submit their IELTS or TOEFL scores directly to the university (School Code 6877) or from the agency before the deadlines.

If the IELTS or TOEFL score is not submitted before the deadlines or if the applicant is failed to achieve the required score then, the applicant will have to take admission in the Intensive English Program. The applicant will get Condition Admission to the University for the next available academic term.

English Proficiency Test Score
TOEFL Internet Based 70 (20 writing subscore)
TOEFL Paper Based 523 composite
IELTS 6.0 composite (5.5 writing subscore)
University of Nebraska -Lincoln English Language Test (ELT) 74
ACT English Subscore 20
SAT English Subscore 26
Duolingo English Test 100

USA Visa for International Students

International applicants can apply for a student visa to study in the USA right after the acceptance letter is issued. Students, whose applications have been approved, will be issued the I-20 Form.

  • I-20 form can be collected via FedEx, once the admissions process is completed.
  • Any questions regarding the I-20 can be directed towards the Designated University Official website.
  • Aspirants will be required to submit the following documents while applying for a visa:
    • Valid Passport
    • Proof of Health Insurance/Verification Form
    • Original I-20
    • Receipt of 200 USD for I-901 Fee Payment
  • After the submission of the completed I-20 form and payment of the SEVIS fee, students can schedule an interview with the nearest US embassy.

University of Nebraska Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate programs at the University of Nebraska are offered in various fields. It even offers undergraduate admissions in programs such as Applied Science, Early Childhood in Mobile Society, Animal Science Minor, Business Minor, Leadership Communication Minor, and Meat Culinology. The application process and admission requirements for UG admissions are given below:
Application Portal: University of Nebraska Application Portal or the Common App.
Application Fee: 45 USD
Admission Requirements: 

  • Provide proof of high school graduation or its equivalent, such as a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
  • Proof of residency
  • Applicants should have at least one of the following profile-
    • ACT: 20+, ACT writing scores not required
    • SAT Critical Reading and Math: 1040
    • Rank in the top half of their high school graduating class.
    • GPA: 3.0+

University of Nebraska Graduate Admissions

More than 70 graduate programs are offered at the University of Nebraska across 10 colleges in various fields. Students must have a four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
Application Portal- Online
Application Fee- 50 USD

Here are specific academic requirements for some of the popular graduate programs offered by the University of Nebraska:

Requirements (non-refundable) Accountancy Architectural Engineering Chemistry Business Analytics Electrical Engineering
Transcripts Required Required Required Required Required
Admission Deadline Rolling Fall: January 15
Summer: January 15  
Spring: September 15		 Rolling Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: April 1		 Fall: March 1 
Spring: October 1
GMAT/GRE GMAT Required Not Required Optional Required GMAT score of 600 + recommended. GRE Required
Professional CV/ resume/ SOP Resume/ CV Required Not Required Not Required SOP Required SOP Required
Recommendations 3 LORs - Required 3 References required Required
Additional Requirements - Proof of taking Fundamentals of Engineering exam - Minimum GPA- 3.0 Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel -

Nebraska offers both online and classroom degree courses. University recommends submitting all the detailed materials to the Office of Graduate Studies at least one month before the deadline. After applying, the applicant may use the Activity Page to check the status.

Students can check the application status through MyRED Portal. Uploaded transcripts are unofficial but sufficient for application review. Nebraska does not accept transcripts by email or fax.

FAQs

Ques. What is the minimum ACT/SAT score for international students?

Ans. Minimum scores required are:

  • SAT Composite: 1040
  • ACT: 20 (Writing scores not required)
  • These scores are required only by the College of Architecture and the College of Engineering.

Ques. Can I email my transcripts/documents?

Ans. University does not accept emailed transcripts. Mail them to the University after uploading them on the portal.

Ques. What are the most popular programs at the University of Nebraska?

Ans. The popular majors of the college include Criminal justice, business administration, psychology, accounting, and biological science

Ques. Do I need to submit any LOR or Personal Statement for UG admissions?

Ans. No, UG admissions does not require LOR or Personal Statement.

Ques. By when can I apply for admissions to the University of Nebraska?

Ans. Undergraduate students can apply by May 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester. Graduate admission deadlines differ with the programs.