University of Nebraska at Omaha

https://www.unomaha.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,758

3.4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$13,662

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.164%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

87%

9,246 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

14,972

72.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

48.6%

799 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Nebraska at Omaha is $6,758, which is $25,162 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,662.

In 2024, 76% of undergraduate students attending University of Nebraska at Omaha received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,758

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Nebraska at Omaha was $6,758. The cost of tuition at University of Nebraska at Omaha is $−25,162 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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

Average Net Price

$13,662

2024 Value

2.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Nebraska at Omaha had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,662. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Nebraska at Omaha grew by 2.85%.

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

$11,804

Room and Board

$1,120

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Nebraska at Omaha was of $11,804 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 10.9% between 2023 and 2024.

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

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at University of Nebraska at Omaha received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.7% with respect to 2023, when 74% 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.

0.164%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at University of Nebraska at Omaha was 0.164%, which represents 4 out of the 2442 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.

Enrollment

University of Nebraska at Omaha had a total enrollment of 14,972 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Nebraska at Omaha is 10,842 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,130. This means that 72.4% 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 60.7% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 7.37% Black or African American, 5.36% Asian, 4.69% Two or More Races, 0.314% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% 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%), followed by White Male (26%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.4%), followed by White Male (18.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.48%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,972 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Nebraska at Omaha is 10,842 and the part-time enrollment is 4,130. This means that 72.4% of students enrolled at University of Nebraska at Omaha are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% 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

78%

2024 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 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), 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 (2024)

White
9,094 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,392 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,103 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Nebraska at Omaha is 60.7% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 7.37% Black or African American, 5.36% Asian, 4.69% Two or More Races, 0.314% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% 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 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 110 students (0.735%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 663 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 (2,331 degrees awarded). There were 5.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (454 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Nebraska at Omaha is General Studies (338 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (216 degrees) and General Psychology (179 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (17 degrees awarded), Protective Services (295 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (198 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 (1,563,230 people), Secondary school teachers (527,767 people), Education administrators (292,147 people), Other managers (209,694 people), and Special education teachers (209,113 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2024 are Library Science (17 degrees awarded), Protective Services (295 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (198 degrees), English (74 degrees), and Education (479 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha are Library Science (17 degrees awarded), Protective Services (295 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (198 degrees), English (74 degrees), and Education (479 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (2,946,763 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (391,245 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (376,929 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (217,605 people), and Individual & family services (181,315 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.

Crisis/Disaster Management

Most Common (2024)

7 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Nebraska at Omaha was Crisis/Disaster Management with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Nebraska at Omaha according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,438

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,101

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,438 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska at Omaha, which is 0.684 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,101).

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 2024, 142 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska at Omaha in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.42 times more than the 100 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 198 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska at Omaha in General Studies, which is 1.41 times more than the 140 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 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 53% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,331 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
454 degrees awarded
Black or African American
199 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Nebraska at Omaha is white (2,331 degrees awarded). There were 5.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (454 degrees).

0.791% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,443 degrees awarded
White Female
1,411 degrees awarded
White Female
1,393 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 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,411 degrees).

Operations

University of Nebraska at Omaha has an endowment valued at nearly $142M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.59M (1.83%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Nebraska at Omaha had a total salary expenditure of 317M. University of Nebraska at Omaha employs 155 Associate professors, 149 Assistant professors and 148 Professors. Most academics at University of Nebraska at Omaha are Male Professor (93), Female Associate professor (83), and Male Assistant professor (77).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Nebraska at Omaha are: Management, with 259 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 172 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 143 employees.

Endowment

$142M

2024 Endowment

16.1%

growth from 2023

University of Nebraska at Omaha has an endowment valued at about $142M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Nebraska at Omaha grew 16.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $110M 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: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$145M

2024 Salaries

2.21%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Nebraska at Omaha paid a median of $145M in salaries, which represents 45.7% of their overall expenditure ($317M) and a 2.21% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.07% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.66% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$52.1M

Instructional Salaries

613

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Nebraska at Omaha paid a total of $52.1M to 613 employees working as instructors, which represents 36% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Nebraska at Omaha were Management with 259 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 172 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 143 employees.

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Retention Rate over Time

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

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