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University of Nebraska Medical Center

UNMC

Omaha, Nebraska 68198-7815

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

University of Nebraska Medical Center is a public urban institution in Omaha, Nebraska. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 861 undergraduates with a 2:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

graduates earn a median of $76,833 a decade after enrollment.

Established
1869
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Type
Public academic health science center

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
861Students
2:1Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
$76,833Earnings 10yr

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (out-of-state)
Median Debt at Graduation$15,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$159

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

49.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (56)

Student Body

Undergrads
861
Gender Split
86% / 14%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Black 2%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$70,417
10 Years$76,833

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#1
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History The original Omaha Medical College building at 12th Pacific in 1900 The University of Nebraska Medical Center was formed in 1869 as the Omaha Medical College.
  • Omaha Medical College officially joined the University of Nebraska in 1902.
  • Under the University of Nebraska, the college grew, adding a dental college in 1903, a pharmacy college in 1908, and a nursing college in 1917.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from NE state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
166 mi(288 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
291 mi(504 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
356 mi(617 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City151 mi
MSP Minneapolis-St Paul286 mi
STL St Louis343 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1281 mi · ~37h drive
New York, NY1143 mi · ~33h 1m drive
Hartford, CT1202 mi · ~34h 43m drive
Providence, RI1266 mi · ~36h 34m drive
Albany, NY1142 mi · ~32h 59m drive
Syracuse, NY1021 mi · ~29h 30m drive
Rochester, NY947 mi · ~27h 21m drive
Buffalo, NY882 mi · ~25h 29m drive
Philadelphia, PA1093 mi · ~31h 35m drive
Pittsburgh, PA836 mi · ~24h 9m drive
Harrisburg, PA999 mi · ~28h 52m drive
Newark, NJ1135 mi · ~32h 47m drive
Washington, DC1012 mi · ~29h 14m drive
Baltimore, MD1028 mi · ~29h 42m drive
Atlanta, GA819 mi · ~23h 40m drive
Charlotte, NC919 mi · ~26h 33m drive
Raleigh, NC1008 mi · ~29h 7m drive
Miami, FL1400 mi · ~40h 27m drive
Orlando, FL1203 mi · ~34h 45m drive
Tampa, FL1195 mi · ~34h 31m drive
Nashville, TN607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
New Orleans, LA848 mi · ~24h 30m drive
Richmond, VA1020 mi · ~29h 28m drive
Chicago, IL433 mi · ~12h 31m drive
Detroit, MI669 mi · ~19h 20m drive
Minneapolis, MN291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
St. Louis, MO356 mi · ~10h 17m drive
Kansas City, MO166 mi · ~4h 48m drive
Indianapolis, IN525 mi · ~15h 10m drive
Columbus, OH686 mi · ~19h 49m drive
Cleveland, OH740 mi · ~21h 23m drive
Milwaukee, WI431 mi · ~12h 27m drive
Dallas, TX588 mi · ~16h 59m drive
Houston, TX795 mi · ~22h 58m drive
Austin, TX766 mi · ~22h 8m drive
San Antonio, TX830 mi · ~23h 59m drive
Los Angeles, CA1311 mi · ~37h 52m drive
San Francisco, CA1424 mi · ~41h 8m drive
San Diego, CA1305 mi · ~37h 42m drive
Seattle, WA1365 mi · ~39h 26m drive
Portland, OR1366 mi · ~39h 28m drive
Denver, CO485 mi · ~14h 1m drive
Phoenix, AZ1033 mi · ~29h 51m drive
Salt Lake City, UT829 mi · ~23h 57m drive
Honolulu, HI3819 mi · ~110h 20m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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