University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE

publicDoctoral Universities: High Research Activity (R2)

Safety

B

ROI

A+

University of Nebraska at Omaha is a large public R2 doctoral research university located in Omaha, Nebraska, with an undergraduate enrollment of 11,488. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Nebraska postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 87% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 87% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $12,324 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $95,682. The 4-year graduation rate is 47%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $53,909.

Acceptance Rate

87.0%

Avg Net Price

$13,441

6-yr Grad Rate

51.4%

Earnings 10yr

$53,909

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
87.0%
SAT Range
ACT Range
19–26
Enrollment
11,488
Student:Faculty
15:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$8,718
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,206
Room & Board
$12,130
Students Receiving Aid
34.6%
Median Debt at Grad

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