University of Nebraska at Omaha: Crime & Safety

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University of Nebraska at Omaha LogoD- University of Nebraska at Omaha is a public school in Omaha, Nebraska with about 15,060 students and 2,130 employees.

Our Safety Report for this school is based on the US Department of Education 2023 public data sets for various categories of violent and non-violent crimes committed both on-campus and off-campus over the last three years.

Safety Evaluation

Based on our analysis of the government information, University of Nebraska at Omaha is a very dangerous place to study. American School Search gives this school grade "D-" on safety.

From our perception of the data, there are certain problems with forcible sex offenses, nonforcible sex offenses, illegal drugs, and autothefts.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2020 - 2022

Alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities and/or local police
Does not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions for crime


Type of Crime or Arrest
On-campus
Off-campus
Crime Chance*

Murder
0
0
0.0%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
12
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
10
0
0.2%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
1
1
0.1%

Burglary
2
0
0.1%

Motor Vehicle Theft
25
4
0.4%

Arson
2
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
3
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
84
3
0.7%

Liquor Law Violation
9
0
0.2%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at University of Nebraska at Omaha based on the present enrollment, past crime history, current crime trend, and an assumption that the school reports accurate numbers to the government. Safety Grade is American School Search's subjective evaluation of University of Nebraska at Omaha campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Nebraska at Omaha, or you believe that this college underreports campus crime statistics, then please consider filing a complaint with US Department of Education.

As of May 1st, 2014, fifty five colleges are under investigation for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints. Many of those schools are frequent guests in our exclusive 100 Most Dangerous Colleges list.

Safety in Competing Colleges

University of Nebraska LincolnUniversity of Nebraska LincolnLincoln, NE
Approximately 23,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. ACT 25 to enroll.

Bellevue UniversityBellevue UniversityBellevue, NE
More than 13,900 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B-.

Northwest Missouri State UniversityNorthwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville, MO
Around 8,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. ACT 21 to enroll.

Creighton UniversityCreighton UniversityOmaha, NE
Over 8,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses and nonforcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1270, ACT 30 to enroll.

Wayne State CollegeWayne State CollegeWayne, NE
Roughly 4,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D.

Morningside UniversityMorningside UniversitySioux City, IA
More than 2,300 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B. ACT 23 to enroll.

Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityNebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln, NE
Approximately 1,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 26 to enroll.

Doane UniversityDoane UniversityCrete, NE
Around 1,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. SAT 960, ACT 23 to enroll.

Concordia University NebraskaConcordia University NebraskaSeward, NE
Around 3,100 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security: C-. ACT 22 to enroll.

Midland UniversityMidland UniversityFremont, NE
More than 1,700 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. SAT 1020, ACT 22 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



College of Saint MaryCollege of Saint MaryOmaha, NE
More than 900 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C+. ACT 21 to enroll.

Clarkson CollegeClarkson CollegeOmaha, NE
About 1,200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A. ACT 23 to enroll.

University of Nebraska Medical CenterUniversity of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE
Over 3,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D.

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied HealthNebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied HealthOmaha, NE
Over 1,200 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B. SAT 1020, ACT 23 to enroll.

Xenon International Academy OmahaXenon International Academy OmahaOmaha, NE
More than 200 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B.

CHI Health School of Radiologic TechnologyCHI Health School of Radiologic TechnologyOmaha, NE
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Metropolitan Community College AreaMetropolitan Community College AreaOmaha, NE
Roughly 14,600 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A-.

Capitol Beauty SchoolCapitol Beauty SchoolOmaha, NE
Roughly 200 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B+.

Universal College of Healing ArtsUniversal College of Healing ArtsOmaha, NE
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

E Q School of Hair DesignE Q School of Hair DesignCouncil Bluffs, IA
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Iowa Western Community CollegeIowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs, IA
Around 5,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D.

Myotherapy InstituteMyotherapy InstituteLincoln, NE
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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Approximately 9,500 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Bryan College of Health SciencesBryan College of Health SciencesLincoln, NE
Over 800 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. ACT 24 to enroll.

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