Colleges in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is a city in Nebraska. According to Census data, the population is 847,819 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, thirteen colleges are active for serving college programs in Omaha, Nebraska. In addition, there are 14 colleges located within 30 miles from Omaha.
By school type, there are four public and nine private schools. By school level, there are eight 4-years (or high) schools and five 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Thirteen schools offer undergraduate programs and seven schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Omaha, Nebraska is $14,970 for Nebraska residents and $19,058 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 74.54% and the average SAT score is 1,320. A total of 45,508 students enrolled in schools in Omaha, Nebraska, of which 10,404 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Omaha, Nebraska
The following table lists 13 colleges located in Omaha and 2 schools near Omaha, Nebraska ordered by distance from Omaha. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Omaha | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 0.30 miles | $18,173 | 1,146 | 72% | 12 to 1 | $13,249 | 90.5% | - |
| College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 2.24 miles | $23,340 | 857 | 66% | 8 to 1 | $21,739 | 64.6% | - |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Public, 4 years four-years | 2.29 miles | $22,358 | 15,058 | 49% | 15 to 1 | $16,860 | 85.9% | - |
| Capitol Beauty School Omaha, NE Private, 2-4 years valid | 4.00 miles | $18,100 | 138 | 76% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Clarkson College Omaha, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 4.03 miles | $15,168 | 1,133 | 71% | 15 to 1 | $12,546 | 56.1% | - |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Public, 4 years four-years | 4.09 miles | $33,890 | 3,660 | - | 2 to 1 | $26,961 | - | - |
| Xenon International Academy-Omaha Omaha, NE Private, 2-4 years valid | 4.22 miles | $17,750 | 181 | 70% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology Omaha, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 4.43 miles | $7,140 | 24 | - | 8 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Creighton University Omaha, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 5.43 miles | $47,000 | 8,397 | 78% | 11 to 1 | $19,676 | 75.7% | 1,320 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NE Public, 2-4 years valid | 5.91 miles | $4,815 | 14,541 | 25% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Universal College of Healing Arts Omaha, NE Private, 2-4 years valid | 7.08 miles | $11,822 | 24 | 100% | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| E Q School of Hair Design Council Bluffs, IA Private, 2-4 years valid | 10.27 miles | $22,131 | 30 | 72% | 8 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 10.47 miles | $8,886 | 13,841 | 40% | 13 to 1 | $12,432 | - | - |
| Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA Public, 2-4 years valid | 13.23 miles | $6,930 | 5,342 | 36% | 19 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Midland University Fremont, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 25.63 miles | $40,270 | 1,615 | 43% | 14 to 1 | $14,596 | 64.9% | 1,060 |
| Average | - | $19,058 | 45,508 | 67% | 12 to 1 | $17,492 | 74.5% | 1,320 |