Medical schools in Nebraska at a glance
All two medical schools in Nebraska are below, with median MCAT and GPA, tuition in and out of state, class size and the share of applicants who reach interview. Each figure is the most recent one the school has published.
2026–27 cycle data. Last updated 30 August 2026.
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| School | Degree | Apply through | Founded | Median MCAT | Median GPA | In-state tuition | Out-of-state tuition | Class size | Secondary essays | Interview rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University School of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1892 | 513 | 3.84 | $70,682 | $70,682 | 230 | 14 | 17.1% |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | MD | AMCAS | 1881 | 512 | 3.89 | $45,045 | $58,825 | 133 | n/a | n/a |
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What medical schools in Nebraska look for
Median MCAT across Nebraska runs from 512 at University of Nebraska Medical Center to 513 at Creighton University School of Medicine. Where your score sits in that spread shapes which of them to apply to, so application, so check it before you build a list. What counts as a good MCAT score sets out the national picture, and the percentile tables show what each scaled score means.
Between 3.84 and 3.89 is where median GPA sits. A GPA below that band is still in the conversation with a strong MCAT, and a single cycle is long enough to raise an MCAT score. If you have already tested, the retake calculator prices what another attempt would take, and the score calculator converts an AAMC practice test into a scaled score.
For residents, tuition starts at $45,045 at University of Nebraska Medical Center and reaches $70,682 at Creighton University School of Medicine. Medical school tuition across the US and Canada puts those numbers in context.
Every school here takes its application through AMCAS, so one submission reaches all two.
Between them these programs read about 8,294 applications a year for roughly 363 seats, near enough 23 applications per place. Those totals double-count anyone applying to more than one school, so treat the ratio as a measure of how much reading each committee does rather than as your odds. It is the reason a screening score matters before anyone reads a word of your essays.
Every school here sends a secondary, and the load is uneven. Creighton University School of Medicine asks for 4, and the rest range from one required essay to several more once optional prompts open up. Our secondary prompt database carries the current prompts for each of them, so you can draft in June instead of reacting in August.
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Creighton University School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 3.5/10
Founded in 1892, Creighton University School of Medicine is a private institution in Omaha, Nebraska, blending rigorous academics with hands-on experience. With a focus on community service and innovative research, Creighton prepares students to become compassionate leaders in medicine.
Median GPA
3.84
Median MCAT
515
Location
Omaha
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$70,682
Out-of-State Tuition
$70,682
Class Size
230
US News Ranking (Research)
Unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Unranked
Total Applicants
6,383
Secondaries Required
4
Interview Rate
17.1%
Interview Format
Two open-file one-on-one interviews
Address
7500 Mercy Road, 68124
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Competitiveness: 5.7/10
Founded in 1881, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is a public institution known for its cutting-edge research and innovative healthcare programs. Located in Omaha, it offers students a unique blend of hands-on learning, top-tier facilities, and a collaborative medical community. UNMC is shaping the future of health with a focus on transformative care and groundbreaking discoveries.
Median GPA
3.89
Median MCAT
512
Location
Omaha
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$45,045
Out-of-State Tuition
$58,825
Class Size
133
US News Ranking (Research)
Tier 2
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Tier 1
Total Applicants
1,911
Secondaries Required
6
Interview Rate
NA
Interview Format
By invitation only
Address
42nd and Emile, 68198
Common questions about medical schools in Nebraska
How many medical schools are in Nebraska?
Two medical schools. Every one is listed in the table above with its median MCAT, median GPA and tuition.
What MCAT score do you need for medical school in Nebraska?
Median MCAT runs from 512 to 513, so a score at or above 513 puts you in range at about half of them. A median is the midpoint rather than a cut-off, and roughly half of each admitted class scored below it. What counts as a good MCAT score goes through how to read those numbers, and our guide to raising a score covers how to raise one.
What GPA do you need for medical school in Nebraska?
Medians land between 3.84 and 3.89. A GPA under that band is workable when the MCAT is strong, which is the part of the application still open to change once your transcript is fixed.
How much does medical school cost in Nebraska?
In-state tuition runs from $45,045 a year at University of Nebraska Medical Center to $70,682 at Creighton University School of Medicine, before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which Nebraska medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, University of Nebraska Medical Center admits at the lowest score of the group at 512. That makes it the most forgiving on numbers, though secondaries, interviews and mission fit still decide the outcome. Our secondary prompt database carries the essays each school asks for.
What is the acceptance rate at medical schools in Nebraska?
Schools here report roughly 8,294 applications against about 363 seats, which works out near one place for every 23 applications. That is not a per-applicant acceptance rate, because most people apply to fifteen or twenty schools and get counted at each one. Read it as a measure of how crowded each committee's desk is, and as the reason a screening MCAT and GPA come first. Individual schools publish their own rates, and the in-state and out-of-state figures usually differ sharply.
Which application service do Nebraska medical schools use?
Amcas for two. The table above lists it per school, so you can group your list by service before you start writing.
Are there DO schools in Nebraska?
No. Every program in Nebraska awards an MD. Osteopathic programs elsewhere generally admit at lower median scores, so add them to a list built around this state.
Can you get into a medical school in Nebraska with a low GPA?
It happens, and the MCAT is usually what carries it. With medians between 3.84 and 3.89, a GPA a few tenths under still gets read when the test score sits at or above the median and the rest of the application is strong. An upward trend across your transcript reads better than a flat average, and a post-bacc or a master's is the standard route when the gap is wider than that. Raising an MCAT score is the faster of the two levers.
When should you apply to medical school in Nebraska?
AMCAS opens in May and submitting in the first weeks of June is the strongest position, because most schools review on a rolling basis. Work back from that to pick a test date on the AAMC calendar, leaving room for a retake if the first score comes in short.
Medical schools in other states
Every state in the Midwest with a medical school, on the same figures: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin.
The medical school hub carries all 59, including Northeast, the South, the West, Canada.
Where to go next
- Studying for the MCAT now? The live MCAT course runs one cohort at a time with 515+ scorers teaching it.
- Want one-on-one help? MCAT tutors in Nebraska are matched on the section costing you points, and our tutoring packages list what each one includes.
- Building an application rather than a score? Medical school admissions coaching covers the list, the essays and the interviews.
- Deciding whether to sit it again? The retake calculator gives you a verdict and a date.
- Just browsing? The free MCAT resources are a good place to start, and our reviews and student score stories show what the jumps look like.
- Looking beyond the medical schools in Nebraska? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.