University of Nebraska--Omaha, NE
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
71%
Tuition
In-state: $7,822
Out-of-state: $20,939
Eligibility For Public Schools
In State
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#231-#300 in National Universities
Scholarships
Maverick Advantage Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Maverick Advantage Scholarship
Through a tuition initiative called the Metropolitan Advantage Program (MAP), residents or high school graduates of specific counties of Iowa will be eligible to attend undergraduate and graduate programs at UNO for 150 percent of resident tuition. UNO also offers Iowa undergraduate students in these counties an opportunity to reduce tuition even further through the Maverick Advantage Scholarship (MAS). Detailed information about MAP, MAS and a list of eligible counties can be found here.
Chancellor's Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Chancellor's Scholarship
Beginning with new applicants for Fall 2016, the Chancellor's Scholarship awards $3,000 per academic year to residents of Nebraska who are graduating seniors of Nebraska high schools. Applicants must have a minimum ACT score (or SAT equivalent) of 28-29 and either rank in the top 25% of their class OR have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. The scholarship is renewable for three additional years if the student maintains full-time enrollment and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Distinguished Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$6,250-$7,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Distinguished Scholarship
The University annually awards five Distinguished Scholarships. These scholarships have a total estimated value over a four-year period of $25,000 to $30,000. All five are awarded through the UNO Distinguished Scholarship Competition. Academically talented high school seniors are invited to campus each spring to compete by examination for these top awards.
Gerbracht Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Gerbracht Scholarship
A scholarship fund has been established in memory of long-time University of Nebraska Omaha employee William Gerbracht. Upon his death in June 1991, Gerbracht bequeathed a portion of his estate to establish an academic scholarship fund at UNO which is awarded to a first-year student who is the child of a full-time UNO faculty or staff member. The full tuition scholarship is awarded on academic promise, and is renewable if the student maintains an acceptable GPA. To apply, please complete the UNO Scholarship application in MavLINK by March 1st of your senior year. The application process will require you to upload a letter from your parent verifying they are a UNO faculty or staff member.
Nebraska Legacy Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Nebraska Legacy Scholarships
The Nebraska Legacy Scholarship provides the differential between in-state and out-of-state tuition to first-year students who are children of University of Nebraska graduates that are not residents of Nebraska. Students eligible for review must rank in the upper one-third of their graduating class or have a minimum ACT composite of 24 or higher (or equivalent on the SAT). The scholarship is renewable for up to four years. Please log into MavLINK, click on Apply for 2017-18 Scholarships and complete the scholarship application to be considered.
Regents Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Regents Scholarships are offered to residents of Nebraska that are graduating seniors of Nebraska high schools. Applicants with a minimum ACT composite of 30 and either a rank in the top 25% of their graduating class OR a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher will qualify for the award.
The Regents Scholarship covers undergraduate resident tuition for full-time students and is renewable with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. The award is renewable for up to five total years or until 135 attempted credit hours is reached (not including hours earned through dual enrollment or AP classes) or a bachelor's degree is earned.
The Peter Kiewit Institute Scholarship And Walter Scott Jr. Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
The Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) Scholarship and Walter Scott Jr. Scholarship
A variety of scholarship opportunities, including the prestigious Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship, are available for students attending UNL's College of Engineering and Technology (Omaha Campus programs) and UNO's College of Information Science and Technology located in The Peter Kiewit Institute. For details,visit the PKI website.
UNO Advantage Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
UNO Advantage Scholarship
The University of Nebraska Omaha offers scholarships for an amount up to the difference between resident and non-resident tuition to selected new undergraduate students who are not residents of Nebraska. These scholarships are awarded competitively on a first-come, first-served basis.
UNO Alumni Association Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
UNO Alumni Association Scholarship
The UNO Alumni Association Scholarship awards $2,500 per year scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership and involvement during high school. The scholarship may be renewed for up to four years total if a cumulative GPA of 3.0 is maintained. To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:
be a graduating high school senior
have a minimum ACT composite score of 24
either rank in the top 25% of your class OR have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
UNO Women's Club Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
UNO Women's Club Scholarships
The UNO Women's Club offers at least eight merit-based, partial scholarships for full-time and part-time, undergraduate and graduate students. Applications are due before May 31 each year, and awards are distributed during the subsequent fall and spring semesters.
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