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University of Nebraska at Kearney

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Kearney, Nebraska 68849-1212

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public town institution in Kearney, Nebraska. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1089.

A mid-sized campus of 4.1K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,105 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,488.

Established
1905
Motto
Be Blue. Be Gold. BE BOLD.
Mascot
Louie the Loper
Type
Public university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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86%Acceptance
1089SAT Avg
4,130Students
13:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$50,105Earnings 10yr
$16,488Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Nebraska at Kearney Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1089

Reading & WritingMid: 524
480590
MathMid: 512
490560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1825

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1089

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,302
Tuition (out-of-state)$14,260
Room & Board$11,936
Books & Supplies$770
Total Cost of Attendance$24,452
Average Net Price$16,488
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,187
$30–48K$13,627
$48–75K$14,549
$75–110K$18,575
$110K+$20,731

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,488

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,070

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

27

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (59)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,130
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Black 3%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.8%
Freshman Retention76.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,241
8 Years$48,009
10 Years$50,105

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,100
Men
$54,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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