University of Nebraska at Omaha Demographics & Diversity Overview

35%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
3%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Nebraska at Omaha has a diverse student body with 35% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.7%(8,473)
Hispanic
17.1%(2,277)
African American
8.0%(1,070)
Asian
5.0%(672)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(38)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(18)
Two or More Races
4.8%(642)
Unknown
0.9%(117)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color35%
Total Enrollment17,972
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

University of Nebraska at Omaha offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Nebraska at Omaha has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.7%(6,180)
Women
55.1%(7,619)
Other
0.2%(31.5)

Gender Statistics

Men6,180

34% of total enrollment

Women7,619

42% of total enrollment

Other31.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Nebraska at Omaha serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 55% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(219)
18-19
32.9%(3,900)
20-21
30.8%(3,650)
22-24
17.2%(2,037)
25+
17.3%(2,053)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(45)
22-24
24.6%(776)
25+
74.0%(2,335)

Age Diversity Insights

55%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

23%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Nebraska at Omaha attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 93% in-state residents, 4% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.0%(1,944)
Out-of-State
4.3%(90)
International
2.7%(57)

Regional Representation

In-State1,944

93% of student body

Out-of-State90

4% of student body

International57

3% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

35%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age