UNOMAHA Admission Requirements

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UNOMAHA Admission Overview

UNOMAHA admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UNOMAHA admitted 87% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.44 GPA (B+) and ACT 18-26. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UNOMAHA Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

87%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for University of Nebraska at Omaha

Acceptance Rate

The UNOMAHA acceptance rate is 87%. Last year, 8,042 of 9,246 applicants were admitted. That is the 12th lowest acceptance rate in Nebraska.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UNOMAHA and can you get accepted?

UNOMAHA is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of Nebraska at Omaha typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.44. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UNOMAHA GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.44

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.44

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UNOMAHA typically have around a 3.44 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades.

The school ranks #8 in Nebraska for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Nebraska at Omaha freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 19.8% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.4% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.4% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.1% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 9.7% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 16.2% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 7.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.4% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UNOMAHA SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

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SAT 25th percentile scores for University of Nebraska at Omaha

75th Percentile Scores

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SAT 75th percentile scores for University of Nebraska at Omaha

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UNOMAHA ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

69%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 17
  • Composite 18
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of Nebraska at Omaha

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 26
  • Math 25
  • Composite 26
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of Nebraska at Omaha

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UNOMAHA typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 18–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UNOMAHA places #8 among colleges in Nebraska for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Nebraska at Omaha
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
26+ Above 75th >93%
22 to 26 Avg + 87%-93%
18 to 22 Avg - 78%-87%
Below 18 Below mid-50 <78%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

77% of University of Nebraska at Omaha freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 45% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Nebraska at Omaha students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 21%
Top 25% of class 45%
Top 50% of class 77%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Nebraska at Omaha admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,340 3,869 9,246
Accepted 4,703 3,312 8,042
Acceptance Rate 88% 86% 87%
Enrolled 1,237 862 2,116
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 26% 26% 26%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Nebraska at Omaha and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Nebraska at Omaha application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Nebraska at Omaha is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UNOMAHA is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 87% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.44 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181394.

GPA calculator: University of Nebraska at Omaha GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026