University of Nebraska at Omaha

https://www.unomaha.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,536

3.03% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$13,284

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0351%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

86.9%

9,889 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

15,015

73.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49.4%

761 Graduates

About

University of Nebraska at Omaha is a higher education institution located in Douglas County, NE. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Nebraska at Omaha were General Studies (306 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (242 degrees), and General Psychology (133 degrees).

In 2023, 3,527 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Nebraska at Omaha. 56.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,388 degrees), 5.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (415 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Nebraska at Omaha is $6,536, which is $−24,467 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Nebraska at Omaha was 0.0351%, corresponding to 1 out of the 2,849 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Nebraska at Omaha is $6,536, which is $24,468 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,284.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending University of Nebraska at Omaha received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,536

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Nebraska at Omaha was $6,536. The cost of tuition at University of Nebraska at Omaha is $−24,468 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Nebraska at Omaha (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,284

2023 Value

2.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Nebraska at Omaha had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,284. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Nebraska at Omaha grew by 2.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Nebraska at Omaha (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,642

Room and Board

$1,120

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Nebraska at Omaha was of $10,642 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.19% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,120. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at University of Nebraska at Omaha received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 7.25% with respect to 2022, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Nebraska at Omaha (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0351%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Nebraska at Omaha was 0.0351%, which represents 1 out of the 2849 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Nebraska at Omaha received 9,889 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.03% annual growth. Out of those 9,889 applicants, 8,594 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.9% acceptance rate.

There were 15,015 students enrolled at University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2023.

University of Nebraska at Omaha has an overall enrollment yield of 25.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

8,594

Accepted Out of 9,889

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Nebraska at Omaha was 86.9% (8,594 admissions from 9,889 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 85.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 4.03%, while admissions grew by 5.29%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Nebraska at Omaha (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Nebraska at Omaha had a total enrollment of 15,015 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Nebraska at Omaha is 10,993 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,022. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at University of Nebraska at Omaha are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Nebraska at Omaha, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.8% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.03% Black or African American, 4.82% Asian, 4.7% Two or More Races, 0.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0932% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Nebraska at Omaha in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.8%), followed by White Male (26.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.9%), followed by White Male (19.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,015 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Nebraska at Omaha is 10,993 and the part-time enrollment is 4,022. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at University of Nebraska at Omaha are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Nebraska at Omaha (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Nebraska at Omaha had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Nebraska at Omaha (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
9,273 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,303 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,056 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Nebraska at Omaha is 61.8% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.03% Black or African American, 4.82% Asian, 4.7% Two or More Races, 0.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0932% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 105 students (0.699%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 483 more women than men received degrees from University of Nebraska at Omaha. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha is white (2,388 degrees awarded). There were 5.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (415 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Nebraska at Omaha is General Studies (306 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (242 degrees) and General Psychology (133 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Nebraska at Omaha, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (29 degrees awarded), Protective Services (324 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (219 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha are Social workers, all other (178,647 people), Police officers (140,007 people), Other managers (139,432 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (126,951 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (112,534 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2023 are Library Science (29 degrees awarded), Protective Services (324 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (219 degrees), Transportation (51 degrees), and English (69 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha are Library Science (29 degrees awarded), Protective Services (324 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (219 degrees), Transportation (51 degrees), and English (69 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha are Elementary & secondary schools (2,922,379 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (388,057 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (366,625 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (200,898 people), and Individual & family services (175,929 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
306 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
242 degrees awarded
General Psychology
133 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Nebraska at Omaha was General Studies with 306 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Nebraska at Omaha according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,522

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,005

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,522 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska at Omaha, which is 0.759 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,005).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 147 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska at Omaha in General Studies, which is 0.925 times less than the 159 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 184 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska at Omaha in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 2 times more than the 92 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 25% of students graduating from University of Nebraska at Omaha completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (70.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Nebraska at Omaha is Male and Asian (70.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.45% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,388 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
415 degrees awarded
Black or African American
183 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Nebraska at Omaha is white (2,388 degrees awarded). There were 5.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (415 degrees).

0.936% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,352 degrees awarded
White Male
1,036 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
251 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Nebraska at Omaha is white female (1,352 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,036 degrees).

Operations

University of Nebraska at Omaha has an endowment valued at nearly $122M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.07M (2.52%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Nebraska at Omaha had a total salary expenditure of 312M. University of Nebraska at Omaha employs 150 Assistant professors, 144 Associate professors and 128 Professors. Most academics at University of Nebraska at Omaha are Male Professor (84), Female Assistant professor (77), and Female Associate professor (76).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Nebraska at Omaha are: Management, with 217 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 190 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 154 employees.

Endowment

$122M

2023 Endowment

15.4%

growth from 2022

University of Nebraska at Omaha has an endowment valued at about $122M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Nebraska at Omaha grew 15.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $312M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Nebraska at Omaha (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$142M

2023 Salaries

3.07%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Nebraska at Omaha paid a median of $142M in salaries, which represents 45.3% of their overall expenditure ($312M) and a 3.07% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.66% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.44% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$46.4M

Instructional Salaries

570

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Nebraska at Omaha paid a total of $46.4M to 570 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

150 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

217 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Nebraska at Omaha were Assistant professor with 150 employees, Associate professor with 144 employees, and Professor with 128 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Nebraska at Omaha were Management with 217 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 190 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 154 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Nebraska at Omaha was Male Professor with 84 employees, Female Assistant professor with 77 employees, and Female Associate professor with 76 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

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