University of Nebraska-Omaha

6001 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182
http://www.unomaha.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1908
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students11,329
Endowment4,029,664
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Application Fee45
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Tuition5,118 in-state, 13,646 out-of-state
Room/Board6,630
Services
Associated FirmsGreater Omaha Public Schools, Union Pacific Railroad, Alegent Health, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Corp of Engineers, University of NE Medical Center, First Data Corporation
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsBethsaida Art Gallery, Art Gallery, Peter Kiewit Institute, Peter Kiewit Conference Center, Strauss Performing Arts Center, NASA/Mallory Kountze Planetarium, UNO Television, UNO Public Radio.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsBethsaida Art Gallery, Art Gallery, Peter Kiewit Institute, Peter Kiewit Conference Center, Strauss Performing Arts Center, NASA/Mallory Kountze Planetarium, UNO Television, UNO Public Radio.
Periodical Subs2,796
# of Books1,060,106
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities2%
Students in sororities2%
Campus Size158 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing9%
College housing typescoed dorms (100%)
Popular Events American Multicultural Students, International Student Services, Women's Resource Center, Intramural Sports, Track Meet and Swim Meet.
Nearest AirportOmaha (10)
Nearest TrainOmaha (5)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Creighton University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station
Number of Organizations112
# of fraternities7
# of sororities9
Students in fraternities2%
Students in sororities2%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Gateway (twice weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Delta, American Humanics Student Association, Beta Alpha PSI, Chi Sigma Lota, ETA Sigma Gamma, Golden Key National Honor Society, KAPPA DELTA Pi, Kappa Kappa PSI, PSI CHI, OMICRON Delta Kappa, Order of OMEGA, Pi Delta Phi, Pi Gamma Mu, Tri Beta Biological Honor Society, Rho EPSILON, and Sigma Tau Delta.
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Lambda Omega, Baha'i Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Campus Ministry International, Christian Student Fellowship, Catholic Campus Ministry, Greek Endeavors, Grove, Muslim Student Association, and Christ on Campus
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Afghan Association of Nebraska, African American Organization, Association of Latino American Students, Friends of Japan, Asian American Cultural Society, Intertribal Student Council, National Council for Negro Women Nepalese Student Association, Pan American Student Organization, South Sudan Student Association, and NAACP, UNO Chapter.
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Recreation & Sports Clubs, Special Interest Groups and professional organizations.