UNOMAHA Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into University of Nebraska at Omaha
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into UNOMAHA and can I get accepted? The school has a 82% acceptance rate ranking it #15 in Nebraska for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 6,673 out of 8,170 applicants were admitted making University of Nebraska at Omaha an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 56 percent. University of Nebraska at Omaha typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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Find out which students are getting accepted at UNOMAHA, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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UNOMAHA SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
UNOMAHA ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 18 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 19 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
| ACT Math 75th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
| Average ACT Score | 22 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UNOMAHA?
Admission data indicates that UNOMAHA regularly accepts students with ACT's of 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #8 in Nebraska for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 96 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 22 to 26 | Avg + | 82%-89% |
| 19 to 22 | Avg - | 74%-82% |
| 16 to 19 | Reach | 65%-74% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <65% |
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UNOMAHA GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
You will need above average high school grades to get into University of Nebraska at Omaha. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Nebraska at Omaha was 3.4 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #9 in Nebraska for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.4 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UNOMAHA accepts 82% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 30% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 16% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 14% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 15% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 18% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 6% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
High School Class Rank
75% of University of Nebraska at Omaha freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 15% |
| Top 25% of class | 40% |
| Top 50% of class | 75% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 25% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 7% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 4,816 | 3,354 | 8,170 |
| Accepted | 3,929 | 2,744 | 6,673 |
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 82% | 82% |
| Enrolled | 1,218 | 933 | 2,151 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 31% | 34% | 32% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Aug 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Nebraska at Omaha and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| S |
Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMarshall, Minnesota |
| C |
Chicago State UniversityChicago, Illinois |
| S |
University of Science and Arts of OklahomaChickasha, Oklahoma |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181394 IPEDS survey data for University of Nebraska at Omaha.
FAQs
Does University of Nebraska at Omaha prefer SAT or ACT?
96% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Nebraska at Omaha?
82% of those who apply are granted admission to UNOMAHA. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of Nebraska at Omaha?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 26. 96% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
