University of Nebraska at Omaha
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 11,488 students.
About This School
University of Nebraska at Omaha is a public institution located in Omaha, Nebraska with approximately 11,488 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Nebraska at Omaha has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,441 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $49,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is a public research university in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded in 1908 by faculty from the Omaha Presbyterian Theological Seminary as a private non-sectarian college, the university was originally known as the University of Omaha. Originally meant to provide a Christian-based education free from ecclesiastical control, the university served as a strong alternative to the city's many successful religiously-affiliated institutions.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $12,791 average net price and remarkably low median debt of $12,750 make this one of the more affordable public university options you'll find, and for students staying in the Omaha area, the regional connections carry real value. However, a 48% graduation rate is a genuine concern — nearly half of students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously when evaluating fit and support. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, career-focused in fields tied to the Omaha job market, and have a clear plan to stay on track academically.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,488 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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