- Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–26 composite
- Average net price: $13,284 a year (2022–23)
University of Nebraska at Omaha GPA requirements
University of Nebraska at Omaha requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Nebraska at Omaha hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Nebraska at Omaha acceptance rate
University of Nebraska at Omaha admitted 8,042 of 9,246 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Nebraska at Omaha in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1120 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Nebraska at Omaha looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Nebraska at Omaha awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,284 a year at University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into University of Nebraska at Omaha?
University of Nebraska at Omaha requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Nebraska at Omaha hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
University of Nebraska at Omaha's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,042 of 9,246 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What ACT scores do University of Nebraska at Omaha students have?
The middle 50% of University of Nebraska at Omaha's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (69% of them) had composite scores of 19–26, with a median of 22.
Does University of Nebraska at Omaha accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Nebraska at Omaha awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,284 a year at University of Nebraska at Omaha, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Nebraska at OmahaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).