University of Nebraska at Omaha

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Omaha, NE
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#3 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

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Overview

Total enrollment

14,972

Location Omaha, Nebraska
Website unomaha.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is located in Nebraska's largest city, with its main campus situated in midtown Omaha and a second campus in South Omaha. The public university occupies a 230-acre urban setting featuring a mix of modern academic facilities and historic buildings, including the Arts and Sciences Hall constructed in 1938. UNO operates as a metropolitan university serving both traditional and commuter students, with several residence halls on the main campus and student housing options at Scott Campus. The institution maintains comprehensive academic programs across six colleges, with notable strengths in business, information science and technology, and criminology and criminal justice. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Mavericks, primarily participating in the Summit League conference.

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Ratings

UNOMAHA is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Nebraska at Omaha within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/26
GPA 3.44

Acceptance Rate

87%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 26.3%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Nebraska Resident Tuition

$8,718

Out of State Resident Tuition

$23,206

Breakdown

Tuition $8,718
Books and Supplies $1,226
Other Fees $1,960
Room and Board $12,130
Budget for Other Expenses $4,032
Total One Year Cost $28,066

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

43% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha are Business, Education, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 25% of students major in Business, 12% in Education, and 7% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.