University of Nebraska at Omaha
The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) is a public research university in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded in 1908 by faculty from the Omaha Presbyterian Theological Seminary as a private non-sectarian college, the university was originally known as the University of Omaha. Originally meant to provide a Christian-based education free from ecclesiastical control, the university served as a strong alternative to the city's many successful religiously-affiliated institutions.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 87%
- Average net price: $13,662
- Undergraduate enrollment: 13,664
- Graduation rate (150%): 49%
- Graduation rate (200%): 56%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 54%
- Student to faculty ratio: 15:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $53,909
- Median earnings (8 years): $50,883
- Median earnings (6 years): $45,494
- Control: Public
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Omaha, NE
Majors and programs
The most common programs at University of Nebraska at Omaha include General Studies, Criminal Justice, Psychology.
- General Studies (338 bachelor's) · median earnings $55,947 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,852
- Criminal Justice (208 bachelor's) · median earnings $57,957 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,688
- Psychology (173 bachelor's) · median earnings $50,826 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,378
- Computer Science (109 bachelor's) · median earnings $107,248 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,500
- Elementary Education and Teaching (105 bachelor's) · median earnings $48,486 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,500
- Biology (88 bachelor's) · median earnings $62,982 4 years after graduation · median debt $17,239
- Business Administration and Management (86 bachelor's) · median earnings $68,065 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,500
- Marketing (77 bachelor's) · median earnings $95,682 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,150
- Accounting (71 bachelor's) · median earnings $95,682 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,150
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (69 bachelor's) · median earnings $56,027 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,098
Degree mix: Business 41%, Computer Science 23%, Health 4%, Biological Sciences 12%, Psychology 14%, Communication 6%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
University of Nebraska at Omaha students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $10,534 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $10,534
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $10,614
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $12,324
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $15,540
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $19,466
- In-state tuition and fees: $8,718
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $23,206
- Books and supplies: $1,226
- On-campus room and board: $12,130
- Off-campus room and board: $13,346
- Off-campus with family: $4,032
- Typical cost of attendance: $21,120
- Sticker vs net gap: 35%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 35%
- Federal loan recipients: 26%
- Average institutional grant: $3,843
- Average federal loan: $6,041
- Median debt at graduation: $19,000
Admissions
University of Nebraska at Omaha admits 87% of applicants. Of students admitted, 26% enrolled.
- Applications: 9,246
- Admitted: 8,042
- Enrolled: 2,116
- Yield (first-choice signal): 26%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 13,664
- Women: 57%
- Commuter share (estimated): 82%
- Part-time undergraduates: 15%
- Age 25 and older: 17%
- Graduate students: 1,907
- Graduation rate: 49%
- Come back after freshman year: 78%
- First-generation: 35%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 50%
- Student to faculty: 15:1
- Professor salary: $106,082
- Associate professor salary: $88,695
- Assistant professor salary: $81,764
- On-campus housing capacity: 2,428
- Average SAT: 1,120
- Average ACT: 22
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the University of Nebraska at Omaha acceptance rate? University of Nebraska at Omaha admits 87% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does University of Nebraska at Omaha cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $10,534 a year after aid. Average net price is $13,662.
What majors does University of Nebraska at Omaha offer? Popular programs include General Studies, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Computer Science, Elementary Education and Teaching.
What is the average salary after University of Nebraska at Omaha? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $53,909 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the University of Nebraska at Omaha graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 54% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 49%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. University of Nebraska at Omaha official site: https://unomaha.edu.