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Bellevue, NE · Omaha, NE
| Bellevue University | University of Nebraska at Omaha | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $17,550/yr | $13,441/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,561/yr | $10,534/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,000 | $19,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,288/yr | $10,614/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,324/yr | $12,324/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,262/yr | $15,540/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $17,231/yr | $19,466/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $212/mo | $201/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,235/yr | $12,130/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,717/yr | $13,346/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | $1,226/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,201/yr | $4,032/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $23,531/yr | $21,120/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,903/yr | $8,718/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $9,903/yr | $23,206/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 35% |
| Students taking federal loans | 23% | 26% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 87% |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1120 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 17–26 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 9,889 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 8,594 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 2,156 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 74% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Required |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Required |
| Essay | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | No data reported | Required |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Not considered |
| Work experience | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Required |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 33% | 47% |
| Freshmen who come back | 58% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,289/yr | $53,909/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $39,416–$93,809 | $37,105–$77,577 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 51% |
| White students graduating | 40% | 49% |
| Black students graduating | 18% | 34% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 20% | 42% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 52% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $57,732/yr | $45,494/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 13% | 27% |
| Pell students who graduate | 92% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 53% | 45% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 42% |
| Students who transfer out | 16% | 19% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $59,118/yr | $50,883/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 51% · Computer & Information Sciences 22% · Health Professions 7% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 14% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 51% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 22% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 7% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 6% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 3% of degrees | Education — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Human Resources Management and Services — $96,524/yr | Information Science/Studies — $100,801/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 22% | 19% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 10,220 | 11,488 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3,630 | 3,216 |
| Average professor pay | $6,710/mo | $9,293/mo |
| Full-time professors | 12% | 56% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $33,599 | $46,908 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Bellevue, NE | Omaha, NE |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1966 | 1908 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 2.9% |
| Men | 47% | 44% |
| Women | 53% | 56% |
| White students | 46% | 59% |
| Black students | 16% | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 17% | 18% |
| Asian students | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 5% |
| Other / not reported | 15% | 1.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 45% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 34% | 15% |
| Students age 25+ | 78% | 17% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $2,786/yr | $10,723/yr |
| Endowment | $117.8M | $141.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 188 | 2,408 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 8 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division II | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 222 | 348 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.6M | $4.3M |
| Athletics budget | $6.1M | $29.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.1M | $29.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $53,457 | $382,031 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.