University of Nebraska at Omaha Athletics

UNO competes in NCAA Division I, meaning serious athletic competition with full scholarships and high-level recruiting. The Mavericks field 15 varsity sports with 336 total athletes, representing just 2.9% of the 11,573-student body. The athletic department awards $4.1 million in scholarships annually. UNO plays in The Summit League conference alongside other mid-major programs. The school's biggest rival is cross-state University of Nebraska-Lincoln, though UNO has carved out its own identity since transitioning to Division I in 2011. Hockey is the crown jewel program, with the Mavericks consistently competing at the national level and drawing strong local support. The relatively small percentage of student athletes reflects UNO's primary focus as an urban research university rather than a sports-centered campus.