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The University of Nebraska at Omaha is a coeducational, public university located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. In 1908, it was established as Omaha University. In 1931, it became Municipal University of Omaha. In 1968, it received its present moniker following a merger into the University of Nebraska system. The University, with its associated buildings, stretches across more than 150 acres of urban land.
The University has the following colleges and institutions:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business Administration
- College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media
- College of Education
- College of Information Science and Technology
- College of Public Affairs and Community Service
The University's sports teams are called the Mavericks. The official mascot is a bull named Durango. The University sponsors baseball, basketball, football, hockey, wrestling, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track, and volleyball.
Notable alumni of the University include Chuck Hagel, U.S. Senator; James J. Lindsay, United States Army General; and James R. Young, Chairman and President of Union Pacific Railroad.
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Campus Location6001 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68182-0225
USA
Main Tel: (402) 554-2800
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in fine arts, business and management, education and teaching, mathematics, and security and law enforcement.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- High faculty salary.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,768 | 75 | | Master | 745 | 39 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 91 | 11 | | Doctorale | 21 | 4 | | Post-master's certificate | 4 | 2 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 14,156 in 2007-2008 (11,287 full-time equivalent). About 48% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 52% of the class. Undergrads are 78% of enrolled students and graduate students are 22%. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,879 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,458 | | Room and board | $ 6,980 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 3,290 |
Financial Aid: University Of Nebraska At Omaha participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 301 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 106 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 88 |
Housing and MealsUniversity Of Nebraska At Omaha provides on-campus housing for 1,552 of its 11,287 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports. The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 171 male students received the aid (men were 60% of those receiving aid) and 114 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 40% of students receiving such aid) .
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 84% | | Women | 85% | | All | 84% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (7 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (526 awarded) - Accounting
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Investments and Securities
- Management Information Systems
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (176 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (13 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (13 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (546 awarded) - 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
- 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
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (159 awarded) - Public Administration
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (60 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fine/Studio Arts
LIBERAL ARTS (401 awarded) - African-American/Black Studies
- Cartography
- Creative Writing
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- History
- International/Global Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Library Science/Librarianship
- Linguistic/Comparative/Related Language Studies & Services
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS (27 awarded) MEDIA (106 awarded) - Broadcast Journalism
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE (16 awarded) - Gerontology
- Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC (8 awarded) - Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music
- Piano and Organ
- Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
- Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (65 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (19 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (13 awarded) - Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (135 awarded) - Bioinformatics
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (179 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (131 awarded) - Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Psychology
- School Psychology
TRANSPORTATION (23 awarded) - Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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