University of Nebraska at Kearney
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$6,270
Avg in-state tuition
$13,650
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Nebraska at Kearney
The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a small public university located on a rural campus in Kearney, Nebraska. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,427, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The university offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,270, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $13,650.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
90% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
58% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Considered (not required)
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 938-1133
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards6k
Students enrolled
73%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
78%
Hispanic
11%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Two or more races
3%
Black
2%
Unknown
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
65%
Socio-economic diversity
38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
30
Total Online Enrollment
4,565
Percent of Programs Online
52% On-campus
48% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 100% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 28% online
Graduate Certificate 50% online
Master's 89% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $6,270 | $13,650 |
Graduate | $6,216 | $13,656 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $712 |
On-campus room and board | $11,080 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,522 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,080 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,522 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,522 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $22,584 | $29,964 |
Off-campus without family | $22,584 | $29,964 |
Off-campus with family | $11,504 | $18,884 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
56%
State Grant Aid
14%
Institution Grant Aid
74%
Pell Grant
38%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Business Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Business Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
9Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
17Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
20Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
21Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
24Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
25Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
26Transportation And Materials Moving
BA
MA
DOC
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
27Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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