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University of Nebraska at Kearney Teaching Programs

University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public institution located in Kearney, NE. A Distant Town offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Nebraska at Kearney Rankings

University of Nebraska at Kearney appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#7 of 35	State — Nebraska
Overall Quality	#63 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#554 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Nebraska at Kearney?

Contact information for University of Nebraska at Kearney are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2504 9th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68849-1212
Phone:	3088658441
Website:	www.unk.edu/
Admissions:	www.unk.edu/admissions/index.php
Financial Aid:	www.unk.edu/offices/financial_aid/index.php

How Do I Get Into University of Nebraska at Kearney?

You can apply to University of Nebraska at Kearney online at: www.unk.edu/admissions/apply.php

University of Nebraska at Kearney is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Nebraska at Kearney

Here’s what University of Nebraska at Kearney requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Nebraska at Kearney?

University of Nebraska at Kearney has an acceptance rate of 90%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

2% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 82% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Nebraska at Kearney, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 495 and 575. Math scores were between 410 and 550.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 905 to 1125. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Nebraska at Kearney ranged between 19 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Nebraska at Kearney vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,139	1,829	86%
Women	3,144	2,899	92%

Can I Afford University of Nebraska at Kearney?

The average net price after aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney is $16,488. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,690
In-State Fees	$1,874
Out-of-State Tuition	$14,610
Out-of-State Fees	$1,874
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,564
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$16,484

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at University of Nebraska at Kearney receive some form of financial aid (898 students).

Approximately 82% of students at University of Nebraska at Kearney receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,172 per student.

37% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,008.

Student Loan Debt

35% of University of Nebraska at Kearney undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,957 per year.

University of Nebraska at Kearney Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,529 students enrolled at University of Nebraska at Kearney. University of Nebraska at Kearney is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,130 undergraduate students at University of Nebraska at Kearney, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Nebraska at Kearney undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	33
Black or African American	111
Hispanic	611
White	2,965
American Indian/Alaska Native	12
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	107
Non-Resident	264

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Nebraska at Kearney break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Nebraska	765
Kansas	27
Colorado	15
Iowa	7
Texas	6

Additionally, approximately 6.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Nebraska at Kearney Graduate Student Diversity

1,793 of University of Nebraska at Kearney’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Nebraska at Kearney, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Nebraska at Kearney graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	16
Black or African American	28
Hispanic	145
White	1,524
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	46
Non-Resident	19

Online Learning at University of Nebraska at Kearney

University of Nebraska at Kearney provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,793 undergraduate students at University of Nebraska at Kearney took at least one online class — of those, 701 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 140 students took at least one online class and 1,490 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Nebraska at Kearney

The following teaching majors are available at University of Nebraska at Kearney, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	146	11	—	157
Curriculum and Instruction	—	104	—	104
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	26	67	—	93
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	57	—	65
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	49	—	56
Special Education and Teaching	21	28	—	49

Academic Programs at University of Nebraska at Kearney

University of Nebraska at Kearney offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

University of Nebraska at Kearney has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.