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University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, Nebraska

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Overview

Enrollment

6,041
University of Nebraska at Kearney overview
Location Kearney, Nebraska
Online unk.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
University of Nebraska at Kearney overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is located in Kearney, Nebraska, a city positioned along Interstate 80 approximately 130 miles west of Lincoln. Established in 1905 as a state normal school, the institution joined the University of Nebraska system in 1991 and occupies a 235-acre main campus characterized by both modern academic facilities and historic buildings. The university maintains a moderately selective admission process and is recognized for its programs in education, business, and industrial technology, with particular emphasis on teacher preparation. UNK operates as primarily residential campus with most first-year students living in one of the seven residence halls, and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Lopers.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

UNK is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of Nebraska at Kearney within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
University of Nebraska at Kearney overview
SAT 1000/1200
ACT 19/25
GPA 3.24

Applications Accepted

86% 
University of Nebraska at Kearney overview
Applications Due Aug 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $45

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Annual Cost to Attend

Nebraska Resident Tuition

$6,220
In State Costs for University of Nebraska at Kearney
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$750
Other Fees$1,764
Room and Board $11,390
Budget for Other Expenses$4,724
Total One Year Cost$24,848

Out of State Resident Tuition

$12,036
Out of State Costs for University of Nebraska at Kearney
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$750
Other Fees$1,764
Room and Board $11,390
Budget for Other Expenses$4,724
Total One Year Cost$30,664

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

61% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Nebraska at Kearney students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 24%
Education 20%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 6%
Visual and Performing Arts 5%
Communication 5%

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Last updated February 24, 2024