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The University of Nebraska at Omaha is the Omaha campus of the University of Nebraska system. It was originally founded in 1908 as Omaha University. It was rechristened University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1968, following a merger with the University of Nebraska. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through several academic divisions.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha has an athletics department that fields men’s and women’s teams in more than ten different sports. The sports teams are nicknamed the Mavericks. They compete in the NCAA Division II Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. Some of the notable alumni of the University are James R. Young, Chairman and President of Union Pacific Railroad; Penny Sackett, astronomer and chief scientist of Australia; and Harold Dow, CBS News correspondent and investigative reporter.
University Of Nebraska At Omaha is in a large city, in Omaha, NE. The school is classified as a public college. Students at University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include security and law enforcement.
University Of Nebraska At Omaha does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at University Of Nebraska At Omaha are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 14,156 students (11,287 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at University Of Nebraska At Omaha belong to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Nebraska At Omaha
6001 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68182-0225
General Phone: (402) 554-2800
http://www.unomaha.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 546 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, educational administration, school counseling, special ed, music teaching, education of speech impaired, reading teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 526 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, managerial economics, business, MIS, small business management, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 401 | history, general studies, international studies, political science, English, sociology, creative writing, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 179 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 176 | computer science, information science, computer security, information technology |
| Family and Social Work | 159 | social work, public administration |
| Science | 135 | biology, biotechnology, chemistry, physics, geology, natural sciences, bioinformatics, physics courses |
| Therapy and Counseling | 131 | psychology, community health services, school psychology, organizational psychology |
| Media | 106 | journalism, broadcast journalism, communication studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 65 | health and physical education, exercise science, parks and recreation studies |
| Fine Arts | 60 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 27 | mathematics |
| Transportation | 23 | aviation operations, aviation tech |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 19 | real estate |
| Medicine | 16 | gerontology, public health |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 13 | environmental studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 13 | religion, philosophy |
| Music | 8 | music performance, violin, guitar, and strings, voice, music theory and composition, piano, music |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Medical Administration | 6 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Nebraska At Omaha in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,768 | 75 |
| Master's degree | 745 | 39 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 91 | 11 |
| Doctor's degree | 21 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Nebraska At Omaha had a total enrollment of 14,156 students (11,287 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 90% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
University Of Nebraska At Omaha offers campus housing for 1,552 of its 11,287 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Omaha, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,295 | 3,622 | 84% | 1,816 | 50% |
| Men | 1,967 | 1,647 | 84% | 868 | 53% |
| Women | 2,328 | 1,975 | 85% | 948 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,879 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,458 |
| Room and board | $ 6,980 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,290 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Nebraska At Omaha participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 255400)
University Of Nebraska At Omaha has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 192 | 109 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 54 | 52 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 44 | 44 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $100,809 | 6 | $94,451 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $84,752 | 3 | $75,401 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $57,712 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $97,050 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $94,090 | 16 | $74,544 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 106 | $85,489 | 37 | $76,827 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 73 | $75,088 | 57 | $71,000 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 56 | $59,599 | 55 | $58,619 |
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $39,211 | 25 | $35,910 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $48,455 | 14 | $45,840 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 257 | $73,148 | 188 | $61,985 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 171 | 114 | 285 |
| Football | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| Baseball | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| Track | 0 | 21 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 50 | 82 | 132 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Investments and Securities
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Cartography
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Latin American Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistic/Comparative/Related Language Studies & Services, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
Physics, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Nebraska At Omaha Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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