Colleges
12
2 in the 2027 U.S. News rankings
Students
47,620
2025 school year
International
1,358
2.9% of students
Intl. undergrad / grad
596 / 762
2025 school year
International students by year
UndergraduateGraduate
From 2013 to 2025, international students grew 5% and their share of students went from 2.7% to 2.9%.
Living in Omaha
below 32°F32–50°F50–64°F64–77°Fabove 77°Fcoloured by monthly mean temperature
Monthly precipitation (in)Months with snow
Jan is the coldest month, averaging 15 to 34°F; Jul is the warmest, 68 to 88°F; 27 in of snow a year, 32 in of precipitation a year.
- Community
- 4.1%of residents in Omaha are Asian; 11% were born outside the U.S. (nationwide: 6.0% and 14%)
- Cost of living
- 91.9price index for the Omaha metro area (U.S. = 100): 8% below the national average; housing is 14% below
- Rent
- $1,031median one-bedroom rent in Omaha; studio $955, two-bedroom $1,236, U.S. one-bedroom $1,235
- Income
- $73,201median household income in Omaha (U.S. $80,734)
Data: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2020–2024; U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, 2024; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. Temperatures are from the Omaha Eppley Airfield weather station (about 3 mi away). Rent is the median gross rent (utilities included) across all renters; asking rents for new leases are usually higher.
Colleges in Omaha, Nebraska
| Rank | School | Type | Students | International | International share | Acceptance rate | Undergraduate tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #299 |  University of Nebraska--Omaha |
Public, 4-year | 14,972 | 707 | 4.7% | 87% | $23,206 |
| — | UUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center | Public, 4-year | 3,988 | 339 | 8.5% | — | $39,962 |
| #100 |  Creighton University |
Private nonprofit, 4-year | 8,581 | 180 | 2.1% | 80% | $48,856 |
| — | MMetropolitan Community College Area | Public, 2-year | 16,642 | 118 | 0.7% | — | $4,950 |
| — | CCollege of Saint Mary | Private nonprofit, 4-year | 786 | 12 | 1.5% | 45% | $24,510 |
| — | NNebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | Private nonprofit, 4-year | 1,067 | 2 | 0.2% | 73% | $18,934 |
| — | CClarkson College | Private nonprofit, 4-year | 1,121 | 0 | 0.0% | 78% | $16,104 |
| — | XXenon A Stephanie Moss Academy | Private for-profit, 2-year | 241 | 0 | 0.0% | — | — |
| — | CCapitol Beauty School | Private for-profit, 2-year | 161 | 0 | 0.0% | — | — |
| — | CCHI Health School of Radiologic Technology | Private nonprofit, 4-year | 29 | 0 | 0.0% | — | $8,400 |
| — | UUniversal College of Healing Arts | Private for-profit, 2-year | 26 | 0 | 0.0% | — | $11,822 |
| — | RRicketts Great Books College | Private for-profit, 4-year | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | — | — |
Admit rate is the latest first-year admit rate (blank for colleges without or with very few first-year applicants); tuition is out-of-state tuition and fees. Source: U.S. Department of Education.
Popular majors in Omaha, Nebraska
Most-awarded degrees at colleges in the city, 2025
Bachelor's
| Program | Graduates | International |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 5 colleges | 996 | 8 1% |
| General Studies 2 colleges | 334 | 3 1% |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 241 | 8 3% |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3 colleges | 202 | 4 2% |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 colleges | 172 | 7 4% |
| Psychology, General 2 colleges | 159 | 2 1% |
| Finance, General 2 colleges | 150 | 5 3% |
| Accounting 2 colleges | 127 | 5 4% |
| Business Administration and Management, General 3 colleges | 124 | 9 7% |
| Computer Science 2 colleges | 113 | 9 8% |
Master's
| Program | Graduates | International |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General 2 colleges | 248 | 17 7% |
| Physician Assistant 3 colleges | 110 | 0 |
| Social Work | 96 | 0 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 2 colleges | 90 | 0 |
| Public Health, General 2 colleges | 89 | 12 13% |
| Public Administration 2 colleges | 58 | 1 2% |
| Elementary Education and Teaching 2 colleges | 50 | 1 2% |
| Secondary Education and Teaching 2 colleges | 46 | 0 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 43 | 0 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General 2 colleges | 38 | 0 |
First majors only. Source: U.S. Department of Education.
Other cities in Nebraska
| City | Colleges | Students | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 10 | 38,738 | 1,757 |
| Omaha | 12 | 47,620 | 1,358 |
| Kearney | 1 | 5,881 | 290 |
| Wayne | 1 | 4,666 | 192 |
| Seward | 1 | 3,479 | 129 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 5,720 | 118 |
| Fremont | 1 | 1,558 | 110 |
| Scottsbluff | 1 | 1,569 | 80 |
| York | 1 | 532 | 76 |
| North Platte | 1 | 2,140 | 74 |
| Crete | 1 | 1,985 | 70 |
| Hastings | 1 | 956 | 63 |
| Chadron | 1 | 2,098 | 35 |
| Peru | 1 | 1,492 | 26 |
| Bellevue | 1 | 14,667 | 3 |
| Grand Island | 1 | 6,927 | 0 |
| Macy | 1 | 620 | 0 |
| Curtis | 1 | 222 | 0 |
| Winnebago | 1 | 218 | 0 |
| Gering | 1 | 32 | 0 |
Student counts: IPEDS Fall Enrollment, US Department of Education; 2025 is the latest year. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News National Universities and Liberal Arts Colleges.