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University of Nebraska at Omaha

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  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
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  • Online Offerings
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University of Nebraska at Omaha is a public college in Omaha, Nebraska and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: Midwest, Best Colleges for Adults, and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 13 online degree options and 2,188 online students. The part-time student body is 768 students, which represents 17% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $12,973 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $235. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.unomaha.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
2,041 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:9,985
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:2,378
  • Pell Grant students:3,794
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:2,188
  • Part-time students
    17%
  • Students over 25 years old
    19%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$235
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$12,973
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Area Ethnic Cultural Gender and Group Studies(1)
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Library Science(1)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)

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  • Philosophy and Religious Studies(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(2)
  • Social Sciences(2)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(3)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:36%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:19%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
413 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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Benefits

Student Experience

Student Experience

  • Online Asynchronous
  • Traditional Semester Timing
  • 48 Hour Professor Response
Affordability

Affordability

  • Transfer Credit Accepted
  • Financial Aid
  • GI Bill Certified
  • 14% GI Bill Benefits
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
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Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Writing Center
  • Tutoring
  • Career Services
  • Financial Aid
  • Advisors
  • Mentors
  • Library
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Arts & Humanities
Criminal Justice
Education
Healthcare
Science & Technology
General Studies
Arts & Humanities
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Arts & Humanities Overview

A degree in Arts & Humanities allows students to choose a major in field they’re interested while developing transferable skills that are applicable in all careers. Written and verbal communication, analytical problem solving, and thinking with a global perspective are just a few of the skills that students will gain from this program.

Degree Options Include

Geography
Nonprofit Administration
Political Science
Sociology

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Criminal Justice
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Criminal Justice Overview

UNO offers a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies in Criminology & Criminal Justice. Speak with an advisor to find out, which option best fits your goals.

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Education
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Library Science Overview

Library Science coursework includes study of literature, and finding and managing information. UNO offers a Bachelor of Science in Education and Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies in Library Science.

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Healthcare
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Healthcare Overview

The University of Nebraska at Omaha offers a Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies in Fire Service Management and a Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies in Gerontology.

Degree Options Include

Fire Service Management
Gerontology

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Science & Technology
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

Science & Technology Overview

Aviation Studies is ideal for students interested in being a professional pilot or interested in various parts of aviation management. Information Technology and Management Information systems major offers students the opportunity to develop and manage data systems and help them run efficiently.

Degree Options Include

Aviation Studies
Information Technology
Management Information Systems

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General Studies
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
No

General Studies Overview

The General Administration and General Studies degree options allow students to focus on two fields of interest.

Degree Options Include

General Administration
General Studies

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Contact University of Nebraska at Omaha

 Contact Admissions

Chris Liewer

unoadmissions@unomaha.edu

402-554-3520

Main Campus

6001 Dodge Street

Omaha, NE 68182

402-554-2800

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unomaha.edu

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