University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C-

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About University of Nebraska at Kearney

University of Nebraska at Kearney is a mid-sized, public institution in Kearney, NE, in a town setting. It enrolls about 4,088 students. The acceptance rate is 89%. 58% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $50,105.

89%

Acceptance

$16,242

Net price

4,088

Enrollment

58%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

89%

Acceptance rate

1,118

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading495–575

SAT Math410–550

ACT Composite19–26

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$16,242

Average net price

$8,676

In-state tuition

$15,284

Out-of-state tuition

$12,198

Room & board

$798

Books & supplies

$25,808

Total cost of attendance

37%

Students receiving Pell grants

35%

Students with federal loans

$19,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$13,066

$30–48K

$13,350

$48–75K

$14,547

$75–110K

$16,703

$110K+

$20,664

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business22.1%

Education15.8%

Health & Nursing8.1%

Parks & Recreation5.9%

Humanities5.5%

Psychology5.0%

Biology4.9%

Visual & Performing Arts4.2%

Criminal Justice3.9%

Social Sciences3.0%

After Graduation

$50,105

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$43,241

Median earnings (6 yrs)

58%

Graduation rate

80%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,409

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,088

Total enrollment

11%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

34%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women

38% men

Race & ethnicity

White

73%

Hispanic

15%

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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