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Pittsburg, KS
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University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $17,891
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Median earnings
- $55,176
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public college in Kearney, NE with 4,088 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, and admitted students average 1118 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,891 per year ($15,830 for families earning under $30,000). 62% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $55,176 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,253
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,222
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing495–575
200800
SAT Math410–550
200800
ACT Composite19–26
136
What University of Nebraska at Kearney looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $27,218
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,922
- Out-of-state tuition
- $16,134
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,830
- $30–48k$15,419
- $48–75k$15,626
- $75–110k$18,858
- $110k+$21,819
Get a personal estimate with University of Nebraska at Kearney's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $55,176
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,088
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 41%
- White73%
- Hispanic15%
- Black3%
- Asian1%
University of Nebraska at Kearney FAQ
What is University of Nebraska at Kearney's acceptance rate?+
University of Nebraska at Kearney admits 90% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Nebraska at Kearney?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 495–575 on SAT Reading and Writing and 410–550 on SAT Math; the average total is 1118.
What ACT score do you need for University of Nebraska at Kearney?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.
Is University of Nebraska at Kearney test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Nebraska at Kearney?+
In Fall 2023, 7,253 students applied to University of Nebraska at Kearney and 6,222 were admitted; 910 enrolled.
Does University of Nebraska at Kearney consider legacy status?+
No. University of Nebraska at Kearney reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Nebraska at Kearney require an essay?+
University of Nebraska at Kearney reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Nebraska at Kearney cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $27,218 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,891.
What is University of Nebraska at Kearney's graduation rate?+
62% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 181215 · How we use this data
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