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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 5,324 prospective students applied, and 4,535 were granted admission. Of those admitted 863 enrolled in the school. 4,212 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,115 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $6,124 plus fees of $1,628. UNK is ranked 483 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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UNK is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Nebraska at Kearney within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#483 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#147 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Nebraska
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Nebraska
#447 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Nebraska
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1168 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Nebraska Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $952 |
| Other Fees | $1,628 |
| Room and Board | $10,452 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,496 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,652 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $952 |
| Other Fees | $1,628 |
| Room and Board | $10,452 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,496 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,748 |
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.