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ROTC at University of Nebraska Omaha

Omaha, NE · public

Yes — University of Nebraska Omaha hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Creighton University through cross-town agreements.

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University of Nebraska Omaha

ROTC programs hosted on campus

University of Nebraska Omaha hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.

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Detachment 470 University of Nebraska at Omaha hosts AFROTC at University of Nebraska Omaha and 5 partner schools across Nebraska.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 7 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

University of Nebraska Omaha students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

Army ROTCArmy ROTCCross-town · 3.2 mi
→ Creighton University (Creighton University Army ROTC)

Host institution.

ROTC outcomes

Students at University of Nebraska Omaha in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 9.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
  • About 36 students start ROTC here each year

Officers commissioned, by group

  • Men87%
  • White83%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Students starting ROTC, by group

  • Women28%
  • Men72%
  • White75%

Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.

Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.

Admissions

Admission rate87%
SAT range (25th–75th)1,030–1,210
ACT range (25th–75th)19–26
Test policyTests required

These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

In-state tuition$8,718
Out-of-state tuition$23,206
Average net price$13,441
6-year graduation rate47%

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of Nebraska Omaha. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

University of Nebraska Omaha has 11,488 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.

Yellow Ribbon & veteran support

Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.

Yellow Ribbon: University of Nebraska Omaha takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.

LevelProgramSchool pays (per year)
UndergraduateAll programsUnlimited
GraduateAll programsUnlimited
DoctorateAll programsUnlimited
Principles of Excellence8 Keys to Veterans' SuccessStudent veteran groupDoD Tuition Assistance MOU

Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at University of Nebraska Omaha: FAQ

Does University of Nebraska Omaha have ROTC?

Yes — University of Nebraska Omaha hosts Air Force ROTC on campus, and students join Army ROTC at Creighton University through cross-town agreements.

Which ROTC branches can University of Nebraska Omaha students join?

Army ROTC (cross-town at Creighton University, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 470 University of Nebraska at Omaha).

Is ROTC at University of Nebraska Omaha on campus or cross-town?

Air Force ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at University of Nebraska Omaha. Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of Nebraska Omaha and train with the unit at Creighton University.

Can I use an ROTC scholarship at University of Nebraska Omaha?

Yes. The on-campus Air Force ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap) and AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program.

School links and location

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Location: Omaha, NE 68182-0225

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IPEDS UNITID: 181394

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