Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Online | unomaha.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is located in Nebraska's largest city, with its main campus situated in midtown Omaha and a second campus in South Omaha. The public university occupies a 230-acre urban setting featuring a mix of modern academic facilities and historic buildings, including the Arts and Sciences Hall constructed in 1938. UNO operates as a metropolitan university serving both traditional and commuter students, with several residence halls on the main campus and student housing options at Scott Campus. The institution maintains comprehensive academic programs across six colleges, with notable strengths in business, information science and technology, and criminology and criminal justice. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Mavericks, primarily participating in the Summit League conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UNOMAHA is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Nebraska at Omaha within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#635 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#209 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Nebraska
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Nebraska
#18 in Best Value Colleges in Nebraska
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 18/26 |
| GPA | 3.44 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Nebraska Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 |
| Other Fees | $1,834 |
| Room and Board | $11,610 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,874 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,974 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 |
| Other Fees | $1,834 |
| Room and Board | $11,610 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,874 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,962 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 25% |
| Education | 12% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Communication | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181394 IPEDS survey data for University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Current students may use the University of Nebraska at Omaha GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025