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Summary
University of Nebraska--Omaha is a public institution that was founded in 1908. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,964, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 503 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Nebraska--Omaha's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,510 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $16,520 (2012-13).
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The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is reaching new heights. Recently classified as a Doctoral Research University by the Carnegie Foundation, UNO is a first choice public metropolitan institution serving 15,000 students in the heart of Nebraska's largest city. UNO offers more than 200 nationally ranked and accredited academic, research, and service programs at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral level. UNO recently completed over $200 million facility improvements with a new college of business, re-envisioned campus recreation center, apartment style student housing, and library. UNO athletics is a member of the Summit League (2012) and is home to one of the nation's top ranked division 1 hockey programs. UNO is a student-centered campus with a range of opportunities for intellectual and personal growth. We offer over 100 student organizations, quality learning communities, service learning opportunities, faculty mentoring, study abroad programs, and community partnerships. The UNO experience is also embedded in one of America's finest cities. Recently ranked by Kiplinger as the #1 value city in the country, Omaha is home to five fortune 500 companies and a thriving arts community. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1908 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $4,465,460 |
Applying
When applying to University of Nebraska--Omaha, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at University of Nebraska--Omaha is $45. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 75.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 75.7% |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Nebraska--Omaha is 18:1, and the school has 31.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Nebraska--Omaha include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 71.8 percent.
Student Life
University of Nebraska--Omaha has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,964, with a gender distribution of 48.2 percent male students and 51.8 percent female students. At this school, 13.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 87.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Nebraska--Omaha is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 14,712 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
University of Nebraska--Omaha offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Nebraska--Omaha also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Nebraska--Omaha, 75 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Nebraska--Omaha.
| Students who have cars on campus | 75% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of Nebraska--Omaha, the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,087.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $6,510 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $16,520 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,465 (2012-13) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
