University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE · Public · offers Graduate degrees
87%Acceptance rate
$13,441Average net price / year
47%Graduation rate
$53,909Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$19,000Median debt at graduation
11,488Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $8,718
- Out-of-state tuition
- $23,206
- Total cost of attendance
- $21,120
- Room & board
- $12,130
- Books & supplies
- $1,226
- Average net price
- $13,441
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $10,534
- $30–48k
- $10,614
- $48–75k
- $12,324
- $75–110k
- $15,540
- $110k+
- $19,466
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 87.0%
- Average SAT
- 1120
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 19–26
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- First-year retention
- 78%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $45,494
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,909
- Median debt (graduates)
- $19,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 35%
- Students with federal loans
- 26%
Programs: what graduates earn
57 of 166 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 48 | $58,750 | $19,250 |
Bachelor's degree
Post-baccalaureate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | $118,836 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 36 | $100,801 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 160 | $86,275 | $28,617 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 9 | $86,171 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 20 | $63,460 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 11 | $62,003 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 14 | $60,055 | — |
| Public Administration | 47 | $58,548 | $28,276 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 48 | $55,247 | $21,333 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 31 | $53,038 | $39,068 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 79 | $52,920 | $17,289 |
| Social Work | 104 | $52,893 | $30,544 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 65 | $48,692 | $40,362 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 17 | $44,941 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 13 | $42,209 | — |
| Psychology, General | 8 | $73,082 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 17 | $33,082 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 5 | $53,255 | — |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 10 | $96,710 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 11,488
- Graduate students
- 4,142
- Part-time
- 15%
- Women / men
- 56% / 44%
- White
- 59%
- Hispanic
- 18%
- Black
- 8%
- Asian
- 6%
- International
- 3%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $83,637 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 56%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.unomaha.edu
- Also known as
- UNOMAHA
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 10% of degrees
- Education – 9% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 14% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 7% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 2% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
87.0% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1120 on the SAT.
How much does University of Nebraska at Omaha cost?
The average net price after grants is $13,441 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,718 and the full cost of attendance is $21,120.
How much do University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $53,909 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
47% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Omaha
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NE · Public · 8,775 students |
$4,982 | — | 29% | $38,773 |
| Creighton University Omaha, NE · Private nonprofit · 4,348 students |
$31,568 | 80% | 83% | $73,911 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE · Public · 938 students |
— | — | — | $76,833 |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE · Private nonprofit · 781 students |
$21,863 | 73% | 60% | $65,071 |
| Clarkson College Omaha, NE · Private nonprofit · 622 students |
$19,241 | 78% | 47% | $64,876 |
| College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE · Private nonprofit · 445 students |
$16,590 | 45% | 61% | $54,338 |
| Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy Omaha, NE · Private for-profit · 241 students |
$15,965 | — | 82% | $28,953 |
| Capitol Beauty School Omaha, NE · Private for-profit · 161 students |
$14,886 | — | 87% | $31,349 |
| CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology Omaha, NE · Private nonprofit · 29 students |
— | — | — | $48,110 |
| Universal College of Healing Arts Omaha, NE · Private for-profit · 26 students |
$21,658 | — | 80% | $28,865 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.