UNL GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: University of Nebraska-Lincoln uses the standard 4.0 scale with +/−. UNL uses school-reported GPA and class rank in admission decisions.
| Metric | UNL Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.4 - 3.9 |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's List |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale with +/−. |
How Nebraska recalculates GPA for admission
UNL uses school-reported GPA and class rank in admission decisions. The number you submit on your transcript and the number UNL uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match Nebraska's policy.
Auto-admit threshold (NE residents)
3.0+ GPA + ACT 20+ OR class rank top 50%
Source: UNL Office of Admissions
Maintaining a good UNL GPA
- Regents Scholarship covers full tuition for top-decile NE residents. Regents pays full tuition for Nebraska residents in the top 10% of their high school class with ACT 28+. Apply by November 15.
- Husker non-resident scholarships exist. Out-of-state students with 3.5+ GPA + ACT 28+ qualify for non-resident scholarships that reduce out-of-state tuition to roughly in-state rates.
Admit-range and policy data verified against Nebraska's official admissions page.