1901 S. 72nd Street
Omaha, NE 68124-2377
General Information
Type: Private institution
Year Founded: 1923
Religious Affilation: Roman Catholic
Academic Calendar: Semester
Size of Undergraduate Student Body: 939
Geographical Setting: Urban
Endowment: $6,272,015
Admissions
Application Fee: $30
Application Deadline: Rolling
Selectivity: Selective
Expenses
Tuition and Fees: $19,120
Room/Board: $6,070
Student Services
Basic Services Offered: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health insurance
Remedial Services Offered: math, writing, study skills
Counseling Services Offered: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious
Careers
Career Services Offered: internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interest inventory, interview training
Students That Enter the Job Market…
Within 6 Months of Graduation: 74%
Within 1 Year of Graduation: 85%
Within 2 Years of Graduation: 90%
Firms that Hire Most Graduates: Alegent Health Systems, Nebraska Health Systems, Nebraska Methodist Health System, Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha Public Schools, Millard Public Schools, ConAgra, Omaha Public Power District, Union Pacific Railroad
Library
Does the school have a library on campus? – Yes
Is it a member of a library consortia? – Yes
Number of books, serial backfiles, and other material including government documents: 78,700
Number of current serial subscriptions: 245
Number of microforms: 0
Number of audiovisuals: 2,015
Number of ebooks: 9,466
Other library facilities: Parents Study Area, Wireless computer access points, wireless laptop cart with 6 laptops for in library use
Museums or other Special Academic Buildings on Campus: Lied Fitness Center; St. Brigit Theatre
Technology
Is a computer course required? – Yes
Is a computer required? – No
Number of available computers for all students: 90
Available internet access? – Yes
Available email accounts? – Yes
Computers available in: computer center/labs, residence halls, library
Number of available wired connections available in…
The Library (not including computer labs): 19
Classrooms: N/A
Labs: N/A
Other areas: N/A
Is there a wireless network? – Yes
Where is wireless available? – in all the libraries
Wireless simultaneous connection capacity: N/A
Recommended operating system: N/A
Percentage of hosting units owned by college for internet access: N/A
Are students permitted to have webpages? – N/A
Is there online registration? – N/A
Safety
Campus Safety Services Offered: 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Campus Life Overview
Percentage of undergrads that live in college-owned housing: 15%
Percentage of Male Undergrads Living in Fraternities: 0%
Percentage of Female Undergrads Living in Sororities: 0%
Percentage of students on campus on weekends: 40%
College Housing
Does the school offer students housing? – Yes
Percentage of students living in college-owned housing: 15%
Housing available for all unmarried students? – Yes
If on-campus housing is unavailable, does school provide assistance? – No
Available types of campus housing: women’s dorms (84%), other housing options (16%)
Percentage of college-owned housing units that are…
Singles: 32%
Doubles: 68%
Triples or Suites: N/A
Apartments: N/A
Other: N/A
Number of college-owned housing buildings: 4
Percentage of college-owned housing units that have…
A sprinkler system: 75%
Fire alarms: 100%
Wired high-speed internet access: N/A
Campus Size: N/A
Transportation (distances in miles)
Nearest airport(s): N/A
Nearest train station: N/A
Nearest bus station: N/A
Does public transportation serve campus? – N/A
Are all students allowed to have cars on campus? – Yes
Percentage of students with cars on campus: 95%
Student Employment
Is there school employment? – No
Percent of undergraduates that worked on campus in 2005-2006: – N/A
Average undergraduate wage: N/A
Are freshmen discouraged from working their first term? – No
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (Creighton University)
Navy ROTC Not offered
Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (University of Nebraska at Omaha)
Rules and Regulations
Is legal alcohol permitted on campus? – Yes
Other policies: class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, other
Campus
Most popular events: Casino Night, Queen of Hearts Dance, Hypnotist, Roommate Game, Lip Sync, Dash for Dollars, Concerts;