University of Nebraska at Omaha Demographics & Diversity Overview

35%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
3%
International
29
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
63.6%(7,373)
Hispanic
17.4%(2,023)
African American
7.9%(912)
Asian
5.1%(596)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(38)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(16)
Two or More Races
4.8%(551)
Unknown
0.8%(88)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color35%
Total Enrollment15,058
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
44.5%(5,358)
Women
55.4%(6,668)
Other
0.1%(14)

Gender Statistics

Men5,358

36% of total enrollment

Women6,668

44% of total enrollment

Other14

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Nebraska at Omaha serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(191)
18-19
33.0%(3,964)
20-21
29.4%(3,541)
22-24
18.2%(2,185)
25+
17.8%(2,145)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(41)
22-24
24.4%(741)
25+
74.2%(2,250)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

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 90% in-state residents, 7% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
90.4%(2,071)
Out-of-State
6.9%(158)
International
2.7%(63)

Regional Representation

In-State2,071

90% of student body

Out-of-State158

7% of student body

International63

3% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

35%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age