# University of Nebraska at Omaha

> University of Nebraska at Omaha's acceptance rate is 87% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 8,821 applicants). It is a public university in Omaha, NE, with 11,488 students. The average net price after grants is $12,898 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 51.2%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $59,749.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-nebraska-at-omaha-2973
- Location: Omaha, NE, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Public
- Classification: R2 research university
- Official website: https://www.unomaha.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 181394
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 8,821 |
| Admitted | 7,696 |
| Acceptance rate | 87% |
| ACT Composite (25th–75th percentile) | 19–26 |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $9,232 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,342 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $12,898 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 39.1% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 51.2% |
| First-year retention rate | 77.9% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $59,749 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 11,488 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the University of Nebraska at Omaha acceptance rate for 2026?

University of Nebraska at Omaha admitted 87% of 8,821 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is University of Nebraska at Omaha tuition?

In-state tuition at University of Nebraska at Omaha is $9,232 and out-of-state tuition is $25,342 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $12,898 a year.

### What is the average net price at University of Nebraska at Omaha?

The average net price at University of Nebraska at Omaha, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $12,898 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at University of Nebraska at Omaha?

51.2% of first-time, full-time students at University of Nebraska at Omaha graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to University of Nebraska at Omaha?

The closest matches are University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Wayne State College, and Chadron State College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-nebraska-at-omaha-2973. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.