Kearney, NE

University of Nebraska at Kearney

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of Nebraska at Kearney is a four-year, public school located in Kearney, NE.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
University of Nebraska at Kearney is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

89% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 5,283 applied, 4,728 accepted, and 875 enrolled in UNK.
346 men and 529 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,030 SAT, 22 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,030 and ACT score is 22. The SAT score of 1030 is a little bit lower than average, 50 to 59 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total90510301125
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing495520575
Math410510550
ACT Score
Composite192226
Math172225
English182225
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $8,564 for Nebraska residents and $16,484 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $8,106 for Nebraska residents and $16,074 for others.
Tuition has increased by 3.54% compared to last year at University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,383 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $10,462.
For freshmen, 788 students (93%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $8,779.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 5,881 students enrolled UNK in 2025.
By gender, 2,094 men and 3,787 women students are enrolled.
There are 4,213 undergraduate and 1,668 graduate students.
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61 Major Programs

  • 13 programs through online
  • 20 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UNK is 58% and the transfer-out rate is 4%.
The retention rate is 80% for full-time and 80% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
58%
Transfer-out Rate
4%
Retention Rate
80%
Students to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 475 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UNK and the average faculty salary is $75,162. The studetns to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
There are 939 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $59,723.
Number of Faculties
475
Average Faculty Salary
$75,162
Number of Staffs
939
Average Staff Salary
$59,723

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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