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University of Nebraska at Omaha

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 2,481
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 87%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Omaha, Nebraska, UN Omaha is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that UN Omaha is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Nebraska at Omaha is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at UN Omaha is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Nebraska is 70%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UN Omaha do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,136

Cost of attendance at University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $8,189
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,718

Cost of attendance at University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $14,355
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at University of Nebraska at Omaha received on average $7,224 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,224
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 955 44% $4,713 $4,501,338
Other Federal Grant 1,163 54% $4,698 $5,463,526
State Grant/Scholarships 498 23% $2,533 $1,261,497
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,295 60% $3,576 $4,631,125
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,572 73% $7,224 $11,356,148

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Nebraska at Omaha students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Nebraska at Omaha students is 50.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.7%.

50.4%

  • asian 62.2% 46 students
  • African American 37.6% 44 students
  • white 52.1% 651 students
  • unknown 44.1% 15 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 39.3% 120 students
  • International Students 82.9% 58 students
  • Mixed Race 48.3% 42 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball The Summit League
  • Basketball The Summit League
  • Track and Cross Country The Summit League

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Nebraska at Omaha provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Nebraska at Omaha offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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