University of Nebraska System Admissions 2024: Process, Requirements & Deadlines

University Ranking

The University of Nebraska system rankings are as follows:

• #301- 350 in US UNI 2023 (universities) (QS Top Universities 2023)
• # 501-600th in US College Rankings 2022 (THE Time’s Higher Education)
• #151 in National Universities (US NEWS)
• # 651- 700 in QS Top Universities 2023 
• #242 in Top Performers in Social Mobility (US NEWS)

 University of Nebraska System Acceptance Rate

The admission rate for the University of Nebraska system is 82%. Rank in the top half of their high school graduating class. or a comparable SAT score, an ACT composite score of 20 or higher. And a GPA of 3.0 or better for easy admission to the institution.

Admission Eligibility Criteria

• Have a 3.0 total GPA in your high school. Or, achieve an ACT score of 20 or above without taking the writing section. Or, get a combined SAT Critical Reading and Math score of 1100 or higher for seamless acceptance into the University of Nebraska system.
• It is recommended that all first-year candidates who are under the age of 23 present an official ACT or SAT score.
• Alternatively, they must place in the top half of their high school graduating class.

Documents Required

• Academic Credentials (Transcripts of all previous degrees)
• Copy of Valid Passport
• Letter of Recommendation
• Proof of financial soundness via bank statements. 
• Resume/ CV (Mandatory for PG programs)
• Work Experience (If required)

Test required/ Average score

• TOEFL: 70.0 & Above 
• IELTS: Bands of 6.0 or above
• GRE: 260.0
• ACT: 2482
• SAT: 6877

Popular Courses at University of Nebraska system

• Computer Science; Exercise Science and Kinesiology; 
• Fine/Studio Arts, General; 
• Business Administration and Management, General;
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; 
• Psychology, General; 
• Biology/Biological Sciences, General; 
• Elementary Education and Teaching; 
• Information Science/Studies

 How The University Evaluates Applicants

The student's prior academic performance is the major factor considered throughout the candidate screening process. The requirements for average test scores and English proficiency test results, which serve as the primary criteria for evaluating overseas students, must also be satisfied.

Tips For Applying To The University

• The most straightforward approach to applying to the University is online. Visit the university's official website to access the admissions portal.
• After meeting the aforementioned eligibility requirements, you must apply for admission together with the $45 application fee (Non-Refundable) in order to be taken into consideration for admission.

Application Deadline

For the fall semester, the priority deadline for scholarship consideration is February 1.

The following dates are for submitting undergraduate applications:

• January 23, 2023, begins the spring semester of 2023. (first day of spring semester classes)
• 2023 summer semester: July 3, 2023
• August 23, 2023, begins the autumn semester in 2023. (the first day of fall semester classes)