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University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of Nebraska at Omaha admits nearly everyone — 87% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether University of Nebraska at Omaha is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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University of Nebraska at Omaha sits in Omaha proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, where graduates median $114,504 four years out. Faculty pay averages $111,516 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 11,488 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 77.9% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 18 and 26 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on University of Nebraska at Omaha's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
University of Nebraska at Omaha requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants — the middle 50% ranges below describe University of Nebraska at Omaha's full admitted class, not a self-selected subset.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Nebraska at Omaha received 9,889 applications and admitted 8,594 (86.9%), with 2,156 enrolling.
How University of Nebraska at Omaha compares
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Nebraska median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 87% | 79.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,718 | $20,640 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,909 | $53,909 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Nebraska at Omaha student earns $53,909 — 0% above the Nebraska median of $53,909 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Nebraska at Omaha prices by residency: $8,718 in-state versus $23,206 out-of-state — a $14,488 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
University of Nebraska at Omaha enrolls 11,488 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of Nebraska at Omaha's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
47.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 53% don't — ask a University of Nebraska at Omaha tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Nebraska at Omaha
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $114,504 |
| Computer Science | $107,248 |
| Construction Management | $95,682 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $92,565 |
| Architectural Engineering | $84,938 |
| Information Science/Studies | $82,883 |
| Civil Engineering | $78,663 |
| Air Transportation | $75,314 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,065 |
| Mathematics | $65,245 |
| Homeland Security | $64,061 |
| Biology, General | $62,982 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,220 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $58,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,957 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,027 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,947 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $55,665 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $55,043 |
| Public Health | $54,228 |
| Political Science and Government | $52,331 |
| Psychology, General | $50,826 |
| Social Work | $50,169 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $48,942 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,486 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $48,296 |
| Sociology | $47,763 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $46,595 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $44,945 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,386 |
| History | $44,068 |
| Music | $42,768 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $37,986 |
Median earnings for these 33 University of Nebraska at Omaha programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,909 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 35 additional University of Nebraska at Omaha programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Nebraska at Omaha?
The middle 50% of University of Nebraska at Omaha's submitters earned ACT composites of 18–26; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is University of Nebraska at Omaha's acceptance rate?
86.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 8,594 admitted from 9,889 applicants.
How much does University of Nebraska at Omaha cost?
In-state tuition is $8,718; out-of-state students pay $23,206. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,909 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Nebraska
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln — 87.5% admitted
- University of Nebraska at Kearney — 89.5% admitted
- Union Adventist University — 100% admitted
- Doane University — 98% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.