University of Nebraska--Lincoln
Requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission interview - Neither required/recommended
Campus visit - Recommended
Off-campus interviews - Are not available
Open admission policy - No
College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants - Yes
Required standardized tests - Either SAT or ACT
ACT with Writing Test - ACT with or without writing test accepted
SAT/ACT scores must be received by - May 1
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by - N/A
SAT essay used in admissions -
Not using essay component
ACT essay used in admissions -
Not using essay component
Applicants' test scores used for placement - Yes
Applicants' test scores used for counseling - No
High school completion requirements - High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program - Require
Special requirements for admission to specific programs -
Audition required of music program applicants Audition required of dance program applicants Audition required of theatre program applicants
Special programs/policies for students with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages -
Conditional admission
Early admission of high school students - No
Academic Factors Considered
Rigor of secondary school record - Important
Class rank - Very Important
GPA - Considered
Standardized test scores - Very Important
Application essay - Not Considered
Recommendations - Considered
SAT subject tests - Not Used
Required/Recommended SAT subject tests - N/A
Nonacademic Factors Considered
Interview - Not Considered
Extracurricular activities - Not Considered
Talent/ability - Considered
Character/personal qualities - Not Considered
First-generation college student - Considered
Alumni/alumnae relations - Not Considered
Geographical residence - Not Considered
State residency - Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment - Not Considered
Race/ethnicity - Not Considered
Volunteer work - Not Considered
Work experience - Not Considered
Applicant's interest level - Not Considered
Required High School Course Work
English units - 4
Foreign Language units - 2
History units - N/A
Math units - 4
Science units - 3
Science lab units - 1
Social studies units - 3
Academic electives - N/A
Total units required - 16
Recommended High School Course Work
English units - N/A
Foreign language units - N/A
History units - 1
Math units - N/A
Science units - N/A
Science lab units - N/A
Social Studies units - N/A
Academic electives - N/A
Total units recommended - 1
AP & IB Use
AP tests may be used for - Credit only
AP scores accepted - 3, 4, 5
IB exams may be used for - Credit only