University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Omaha, NebraskaMDUNMC Official website

MCAT512AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.87AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1422025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$43,197One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

The mission of the College of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is to improve the health of citizens of Nebraska by advancing health and biomedical sciences through the highest quality education, exemplary patient care and research excellence.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of Admissions and Student AffairsCollege of MedicineOmaha, NE 68198-5527 USA
(402) 559-2259
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$43,197
Out of state$57,673
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$73,423
Out of state$88,799
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$198,986
Students receiving aid
96%
Health insurance
In state
$3,956
Out of state
$3,956
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$2,134
Earnings, 1 year out
$64,475
Earnings, 5 years out
$203,229

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, Out of State Applications are accepted.
Canadian ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditNoNot accepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions

Community college coursework is accepted.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

16.3applications per seat2025-2026
2,311applications received2025-2026
13.2%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 12, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    Exploring PREview for Future use – will not be used in this cycle’s admissions decisions
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $70
    Sent to
    All verified AMCAS applicants; interviews are invitation only.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadlineNot stated by the school
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Invitations
    July 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • Biochemistry3Required
  • BiologyTwo semesters of general biology or physiology with laboratory will meet this requirement.Lab8Required
  • ChemistryTwo semesters of general or inorganic chemistry with laboratory (8-10 hours). Two semesters of organic chemistry with laboratory (8-10 hours).Lab16Required
  • LiteratureLiterature or Composition & Rhetoric to meet requirement3Required
  • PhysicsTwo semesters in physics with laboratory will meet this requirement.Lab8Required
  • StatisticsThis requirement must include material through introductory calculus OR a course in statistics.3Required

Interview

Regional interviews: no
Video interview

All interviews will be conducted virtually

How the school describes it

By invitation only

Invitations

July 2026

A typical interview day

UNMC Interview day is a full day experience through Zoom. We host applicants virtually and have a range of group presentations and small group interactions throughout the day. Each applicant will be interviewed for thirty minutes. Fourth year medical students serve as ambassadors and answers questions.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Varies each year

Applicants placed on the wait list are notified. We do not release numerical standing on the wait list. UNMC maintains movement on the wait list until the start of classes.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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