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University of Nebraska at Omaha: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Nebraska at Omaha is a public research university in Omaha, Nebraska, with about 11,500 undergraduates. It admitted 87.0% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $8,718 a year for in-state students and $23,206 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of Nebraska at Omaha costs

University of Nebraska at Omaha charges $8,718 a year in published tuition and fees for Nebraska residents, about $4,359 a semester, and $23,206 a year for students from other states, about $11,603 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $21,120 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $12,670 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of Nebraska at Omaha

For fall 2024, University of Nebraska at Omaha received 9,246 applications and admitted 8,042 students, and 2,116 enrolled as first-years.

What University of Nebraska at Omaha students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Nebraska at Omaha (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
General Studies338
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies208
Psychology173
Computer Science109
Elementary Education and Teaching105
Biology / Biological Sciences88
Business Administration and Management86
Marketing / Marketing Management77

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Nebraska at Omaha's acceptance rate? 87.0% for fall 2024: 8,042 of 9,246 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Nebraska at Omaha? $8,718 a year for in-state students and $23,206 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Nebraska at Omaha? About 11,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at University of Nebraska at Omaha? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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