
The University of Nebraska - Lincoln has seen a steady decline in overall acceptance rates over the past few years. The acceptance rate dropped from 81.1% in 2021 to 77.1% in 2023, with the number of applicants increasing from 17,775 in 2021 to 18,354 in 2023. In 2022, the acceptance rate was recorded at 78.7%, with 19,085 applicants and 15,016 accepted. This trend indicates growing competition among applicants, reflecting an increasingly selective admission process at the university.