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University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska

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Overview

Enrollment

15,058
University of Nebraska at Omaha overview
Location Omaha, Nebraska
Online unomaha.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City
University of Nebraska at Omaha overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is located in Nebraska's largest city, with its main campus situated in midtown Omaha and a second campus in South Omaha. The public university occupies a 230-acre urban setting featuring a mix of modern academic facilities and historic buildings, including the Arts and Sciences Hall constructed in 1938. UNO operates as a metropolitan university serving both traditional and commuter students, with several residence halls on the main campus and student housing options at Scott Campus. The institution maintains comprehensive academic programs across six colleges, with notable strengths in business, information science and technology, and criminology and criminal justice. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Mavericks, primarily participating in the Summit League conference.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

UNOMAHA is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of Nebraska at Omaha within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
University of Nebraska at Omaha overview
ACT 18/26
GPA 3.44

Applications Accepted

85.9% 
University of Nebraska at Omaha overview
Applications Due Aug 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $45

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Annual Cost to Attend

Nebraska Resident Tuition

$6,344
In State Costs for University of Nebraska at Omaha
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,120
Other Fees$1,792
Room and Board $10,642
Budget for Other Expenses$3,770
Total One Year Cost$23,668

Out of State Resident Tuition

$19,926
Out of State Costs for University of Nebraska at Omaha
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,120
Other Fees$1,792
Room and Board $10,642
Budget for Other Expenses$3,770
Total One Year Cost$37,250

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

43% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Nebraska at Omaha students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 25%
Education 12%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 7%
Biology 7%
Communication 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181394 IPEDS survey data for University of Nebraska at Omaha.

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Last updated February 24, 2024