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University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About University of Nebraska at Kearney

The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a public university in Kearney, Nebraska, United States. It is a part of the University of Nebraska system. The university was formed in 1903 by the Nebraska State Legislature as Kearney State Normal School. The school would later join the University of Nebraska system in 1989 and would re-brand to its current name in 1991.

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89%

Acceptance

$16,242

Net price

4,088

Enrollment

58%

Grad rate

Report Card

B

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

D

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

89%

Acceptance rate

1,118

SAT average

22

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading495575
SAT Math410550
ACT Composite1926

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$16,242

Average net price

$8,676

In-state tuition

$15,284

Out-of-state tuition

$12,198

Room & board

$798

Books & supplies

$25,808

Total cost of attendance

37%

Students receiving Pell grants

35%

Students with federal loans

$19,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$13,066
$30–48K
$13,350
$48–75K
$14,547
$75–110K
$16,703
$110K+
$20,664

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$50,105

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$43,241

Median earnings (6 yrs)

58%

Graduation rate

80%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,409

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,088

Total enrollment

11%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

34%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women
38% men

Race & ethnicity

White
73%
Hispanic
15%
Black
3%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

University of Nebraska at Kearney FAQ

Is University of Nebraska at Kearney a public or private school?

University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public institution located in Kearney, NE.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Nebraska at Kearney?

University of Nebraska at Kearney has an acceptance rate of 89%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does University of Nebraska at Kearney cost?

The average annual net price at University of Nebraska at Kearney is $16,242 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $8,676 in-state and $15,284 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at University of Nebraska at Kearney?

About 58% of students at University of Nebraska at Kearney complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, University of Nebraska at Kearney students earn a median of $50,105 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Nebraska at Kearney?

Admitted students at University of Nebraska at Kearney have an average SAT score of 1,118 and an ACT midpoint of 22. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend University of Nebraska at Kearney?

University of Nebraska at Kearney enrolls about 4,088 students.

Campus

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