University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNOMAHA)

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University of Nebraska at Omaha can be found in Omaha, NE, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. There are around 17,000 students enrolled each year at UNOMAHA.

Most of the students that got into this school have scored in the range of 19 to 26 on the ACT. By applying sampled GPA data from over 150 schools, we are able to estimate that the UNOMAHA average GPA ranges from 2.98 to 3.38 for accepted students. UNOMAHA has an acceptance rate of around 83 percent with 29 percent of applicants deciding to continue on and enroll. Based on historical acceptance rate data, the projected UNOMAHA acceptance rate 2021 is estimated to be 78%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at .unomaha.edu.

Overall UNOMAHA Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

83.5%

The overall acceptance rate for University of Nebraska at Omaha was reported as 83.5% in Fall 2020 with over 8,570 applications submitted to UNOMAHA. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • UNOMAHA ACT Scores: 19 - 26
  • UNOMAHA Average GPA: 2.98 - 3.38

How Hard Is It to Get into University of Nebraska at Omaha?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of University of Nebraska at Omaha is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for University of Nebraska at Omaha has been slowly getting lower over the recent years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 86.5%
  • 2017-2018: 86.5%
  • 2018-2019: 81.7%
  • 2019-2020: 83.5%
  • Projected UNOMAHA Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 78.0%

How Does UNOMAHA Compare?

83.5%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for University of Nebraska at Omaha is forty-seven percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Creighton University73.7%
Northwest Missouri State University73.2%
University of South Dakota86.4%
University of Nebraska at Kearney85.2%
University of Missouri-Kansas City61.3%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Recommended
  • High School Class Rankings are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants8,56542.1%57.9%
Admitted7,14841.6%58.4%
Enrolled2,06741.6%58.4%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to UNOMAHA (Fall 2020)

ACT®Score Range
English18 - 26
Math17 - 25
Composite Score19 - 26
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