Campus & Student Life at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Home to about 12,768 undergraduates in 2020, University of Nebraska at Omaha is a large, public university located in Omaha, Nebraska. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Nebraska at Omaha offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Nebraska at Omaha can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Nebraska at Omaha Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Nebraska at Omaha Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at University of Nebraska at Omaha. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Nebraska at Omaha Disability Services.

University of Nebraska at Omaha for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Nebraska at Omaha does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of Nebraska at Omaha Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of Nebraska at Omaha for Veterans Guide.

University of Nebraska at Omaha offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, University of Nebraska at Omaha does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Nebraska at Omaha

University of Nebraska at Omaha offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Nebraska at Omaha

University of Nebraska at Omaha has a comparatively large, student body. There were 12,768 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 10,362 (81.2%). Part-time attendance was 2,406 (18.8%).

University of Nebraska at Omaha is Ranked #843 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Nebraska at Omaha is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of Nebraska at Omaha #843 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Nebraska at Omaha by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Nebraska at Omaha Diversity Guide.

University of Nebraska at Omaha Competes in the NCAA

University of Nebraska at Omaha has a total of 264 student athletes, 117 men and 147 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Nebraska at Omaha Athletics