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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 11,833, 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 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,626 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,186 (2011-12).
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Academic, research and community service programs correspond to Omaha's metropolitan setting by giving students a chance to apply knowledge as they learn. Students choose from more than 200 nationally-ranked and accredited baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs. Student learning communities, service learning, internships, faculty mentoring, student leadership organizations, study abroad, national championship athletics, and corporate and non-profit agency partnerships add up to extraordinary opportunities for students.Students from all walks of life come to UNO. Over 100 countries are represented adding diversity to the campus culture. Student organizations and activities encourage development of talents and interests. In addition to academic and co-curricular experiences, UNO's home in Omaha - Nebraska's largest city - means top entertainment, arts events, and other attractions. Employment opportunities are diverse in business and non-profit organizations. New campus building and additions include Mammel Hall College of Business Administration and Health, Physical Education and Recreation additions including a Biomechanics Lab, exercise and physiological labs, expanded recreation facilities, and new fitness equipment. The Thompson Learning Community provides increased full scholarship opportunities for Nebraska students. The Council for Aid to Education in New York reports that UNO does the best job among 176 colleges and universities (2008) in improving students intellectual abilities from the freshmen year to the senior year when measured by the Collegiate Learning Assessment. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1908 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2010 Endowment | $3,706,297 |
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 75.5 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 76% |
| 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 19:1, and the school has 31.8 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; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 72.0 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 13% - Low | ||||||||||
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Student Life
University of Nebraska--Omaha has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,833, with a gender distribution of 48.8 percent male students and 51.2 percent female students. 11.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 89.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Nebraska--Omaha is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 14,665 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
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% - Medium |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of Nebraska--Omaha, 47.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $2,440.
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 | $6,626 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $17,186 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $7,750 (2011-12) - Medium |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
