Overview



University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
Originally founded as the Nebraska State Normal School, the University of Nebraska at Kearney is a 4-year public school in central Nebraska and a member of the NU system. UNK is home to four colleges granting undergraduate degrees in 170 academic majors. In addition to classroom facilities, the UNK campus hosts the Museum of Nebraska Art and the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture. For recreation, UNK features a climbing wall on campus and sponsors a number of outdoor adventure trips throughout the year.
Acceptance Rate:
86%
Average Net Price:
$16,017
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1148
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,270 |
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $15,920 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,936 |
Books and Supplies | $770 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$14,677
$30k - $48k
$14,929
$48k - $75k
$16,464
$75k - $110k
$19,605
$110k+
$21,068
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: finaid1@unk.edu
Aid & Grants
0
100
69%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,282
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,892
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,443
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
18%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2859
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,892
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$21,876,502
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$9,209,949
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
46%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,618
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$184
Students receiving federal loans
45%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,028
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,713
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
6794
Students Applied
66%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
326
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Fall Regular Decision | August 30 |
Application Fee
$45
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
85%
Out-Of-State Students
11%
85%
Submitting ACT
4%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1148
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
510
75th
600
Reading
25th
490
75th
600
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
40%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
11%
2.00 - 2.49
4%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
18
Top 25%
45
Top 50%
76
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
113
$30k - $48k
100
$48k - $75k
120
$75k - $110k
109
$110k+
119
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
6,041
Total Number of Undergrads
4,269
0
100
33%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
58%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
52%
20-39 Students
41%
40-99 Students
5%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
43
Majors
A B M D
A B M D | |
---|---|
AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS | |
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
EDUCATION | |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
HISTORY | ✓ ✓ |
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
PSYCHOLOGY | |
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
76%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
36%
US National: 44%64%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
85%
Out-Of-State Students
11%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
51
Countries Represented
52
Ethnicity
African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
14%
White
73%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
34%
Student Organizations
159
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
37%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
38%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lopers
School Colors
royal blue and light old gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc
Total Male Athletes
308
Total Female Athletes
174
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,800
Top 5 Cities
Lincoln
Omaha
Denver
Kansas City
Phoenix
Top 5 Employers
University of Nebraska at Kearney
The Buckle, Inc.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
State of Nebraska
Cabela's
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Sales
Operations
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$184
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe classes are all small and the professors are good at teaching. I really feel like the professors know what they are talking about, one of my professors wrote the text book we use in class. Not only are the classes are small so the professor knows everyone by their name, but he gets to know each student and the best way to help them student succeed.
Erin from Omaha, NE
UNK wasn't my first choice school but I'm exceptionally happy to be here now. It's a wonderful place and professors are amazing. I highly recommend to all that are eligible to apply to the Honors Program, it certainly isn't as daunting as it sounds.
Alyssa from Arcadia, NE
I love the music department at my school, simply because the faculty are incredibly fun and diverse, plus the fact that I get an intimate connection with most of them (only professors teach music classes). The cost of the meal plan could go down, though, and parking is a huge issue on campus, since there aren't enough spots for everyone. As a positive, virtually all the buildings on campus are close together and easy to walk to, with some exceptions.
John Paul from Kearney, NE
UNK is a diversity place for every students.
Great place to make life long friends and career.
UNK is one of the most safety campus' in NE
Great place to make life long friends and career.
UNK is one of the most safety campus' in NE
Cansu from Kearney, NE
The University of Nebraska at Kearney is simply, an amazing place to continue education. The professors here are fantastic and help their students be the best that they can be, The culture rich environment is great, and helps students learn more than what is just printed in textbooks.
Derek from Axtell, NE
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