Overview
Enrollment
Located in Kearney, Nebraska, University of Nebraska at Kearney is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,076 prospective students applied, and 5,488 were granted admission. Of those admitted 958 enrolled in the school. 4,099 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,176 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,292 plus fees of $1,694. UNK is ranked 533 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#533 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#174 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Nebraska
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Nebraska
#483 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Nebraska
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 938/1133 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.24 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Nebraska Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $712 |
| Other Fees | $1,694 |
| Room and Board | $11,080 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,522 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,300 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $712 |
| Other Fees | $1,694 |
| Room and Board | $11,080 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,522 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,506 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181215 IPEDS survey data for University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Current students may use the University of Nebraska at Kearney GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.