University of Nebraska at Omaha

https://www.unomaha.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,344

2021 Average Net Price

$12,790

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.307%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

87.2%

8,821 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

15,328

71.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

52.1%

786 Graduates

About

University of Nebraska at Omaha is a higher education institution located in Douglas County, NE. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Nebraska at Omaha were General Studies (346 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (241 degrees), and General Psychology (135 degrees).

In 2021, 3,611 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Nebraska at Omaha. 57.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,473 degrees), 6.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (382 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Nebraska at Omaha is $6,344, which is $−22,648 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Nebraska at Omaha is $6,344, which is $−22,648 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,790.

In 2021, 73% of undergraduate students attending University of Nebraska at Omaha received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,344

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Nebraska at Omaha was $6,344. The cost of tuition at University of Nebraska at Omaha is $−22,648 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$12,790

2021 Value

3.94%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Nebraska at Omaha had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,790. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Nebraska at Omaha grew by 3.94%.

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

$10,196

Room and Board

$1,120

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Nebraska at Omaha was of $10,196 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.78% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,120. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 3.61% 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

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at University of Nebraska at Omaha received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 8.96% with respect to 2020, when 67% 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.

0.307%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Nebraska at Omaha was 0.307%, which represents 9 out of the 2933 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 8,821 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.485% annual growth. Out of those 8,821 applicants, 7,696 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.2% acceptance rate.

There were 15,328 students enrolled at University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2021.

University of Nebraska at Omaha has an overall enrollment yield of 28.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,696

Accepted Out of 8,821

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Nebraska at Omaha was 87.2% (7,696 admissions from 8,821 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 82.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.485%, while admissions grew by 5.51%..

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.

Enrollment

University of Nebraska at Omaha had a total enrollment of 15,328 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Nebraska at Omaha is 11,000 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,328. This means that 71.8% 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 63.9% White, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.64% Black or African American, 4.45% Two or More Races, 4.33% Asian, 0.287% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0913% 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 (27.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.6%), followed by White Male (22.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.53%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,328 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Nebraska at Omaha is 11,000 and the part-time enrollment is 4,328. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at University of Nebraska at Omaha are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

69%

2021 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 69%. 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 (2021)

White
9,800 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,223 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,018 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Nebraska at Omaha is 63.9% White, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.64% Black or African American, 4.45% Two or More Races, 4.33% Asian, 0.287% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0913% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 124 students (0.809%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 571 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 (2,473 degrees awarded). There were 6.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (382 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Nebraska at Omaha is General Studies (346 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (241 degrees) and General Psychology (135 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Protective Services (335 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (221 degrees), and Library Science (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,697,451 people), Secondary school teachers (453,133 people), Education administrators (285,433 people), Social workers, all other (194,056 people), and Other managers (178,498 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2021 are Protective Services (335 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (221 degrees), Library Science (14 degrees), English (87 degrees), and EDUCATION. (487 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha are Protective Services (335 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (221 degrees), Library Science (14 degrees), English (87 degrees), and EDUCATION. (487 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,908,115 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (382,541 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (361,319 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (198,032 people), and Individual & family services (172,148 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 (2021)

General Studies
346 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
241 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
135 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Nebraska at Omaha was General Studies with 346 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

1,520

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,091

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,520 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska at Omaha, which is 0.727 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,091).

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 2021, 157 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska at Omaha in General Studies, which is 0.831 times less than the 189 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 189 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska at Omaha in General Studies, which is 1.2 times more than the 157 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 24% 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, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Nebraska at Omaha is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 4.33% of graduates (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,473 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
382 degrees awarded
Black or African American
179 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Nebraska at Omaha is white (2,473 degrees awarded). There were 6.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (382 degrees).

1.22% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,443 degrees awarded
White Male
1,030 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
243 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Nebraska at Omaha is white female (1,443 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1030 degrees).

Operations

University of Nebraska at Omaha has an endowment valued at nearly $119M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.9M (1.6%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of Nebraska at Omaha had a total salary expenditure of 280M. University of Nebraska at Omaha employs 168 Assistant professors, 139 Associate professors and 123 Professors. Most academics at University of Nebraska at Omaha are Female Assistant professor (87), Male Professor (85), and Male Assistant professor (81).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Nebraska at Omaha are: Management, with 207 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 166 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 165 employees.

Endowment

$119M

2021 Endowment

37.4%

growth from 2020

University of Nebraska at Omaha has an endowment valued at about $119M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Nebraska at Omaha grew 37.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $269M 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

$130M

2021 Salaries

2.44%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Nebraska at Omaha paid a median of $130M in salaries, which represents 46.5% of their overall expenditure ($280M) and a 2.44% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$45.9M

Instructional Salaries

593

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Nebraska at Omaha paid a total of $45.9M to 593 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

168 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

207 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Nebraska at Omaha were Assistant professor with 168 employees, Associate professor with 139 employees, and Professor with 123 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Nebraska at Omaha were Management with 207 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 166 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 165 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Nebraska at Omaha was Female Assistant professor with 87 employees, Male Professor with 85 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 81 employees.

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