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UNOMAHA Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 48%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at UNOMAHA are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of Nebraska at Omaha students
Race Percent of Students
White
69%
Black
6%
Hispanic
11%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
4%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 33% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Nebraska at Omaha with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UNOMAHA has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Nebraska at Omaha students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
43%
Women
57%
Enrollment by gender for University of Nebraska at Omaha students
Gender Number of Students
Men
6,438
Women
8,534

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 12%

UNOMAHA draws 87 percent of students from Nebraska, 10 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Nebraska, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Nebraska at Omaha students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
87%
Out of State
10%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$66,043 per year

44% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

14,972
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 22.3%
Part-time undergraduates 22.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181394.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026