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University of Nebraska at Kearney

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Distant | Town

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

15:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$7,960

Out of state

$15,340
Graduate

In state

$7,562

Out of state

$15,002

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 100.0% $2,892
State/local grants 18.0% $2,859
Institutional grants 71.0% $5,443
Loans 46.0% $6,618

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$11,390 per year

Books & Supplies

$750 per year

Personal Expenses

$4,724 per year

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • General Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • Operations Management and Supervision
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
85.99%
  • Apply 6,794
  • Accepted 5,842
  • Attend 863

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$45
Graduate
$45

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Not applicable
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
510-600
ACT Composite
19-25
SAT Reading
490-600
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
66%
Male Students
34%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian76.69%
  2. Hispanic/Latino12.2%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities7.25%
  4. Black1.99%
  5. Asian0.89%
  6. Not Specified0.66%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.17%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.15%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

7,567

Undergraduate students

4,887

Graduate students

2,680

Full Time Students
66%
Part Time Students
34%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Football
  • Wrestling
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
Female sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Football
    • Wrestling
    • Basketball
    • Female

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    • Volleyball
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Golf
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