University of Nebraska at Kearney campus
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University of Nebraska at Kearney

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 2,072
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 90%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 58%

Located in Kearney, Nebraska, UNK is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that UNK is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Nebraska at Kearney is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, UNK emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

UNK boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,986

Cost of attendance at University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $8,189
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,238

Cost of attendance at University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $14,355
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at University of Nebraska at Kearney received on average $7,441 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,441
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 311 38% $4,506 $1,401,248
Other Federal Grant 460 56% $3,774 $1,736,111
State Grant/Scholarships 112 14% $2,485 $278,318
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 602 74% $5,219 $3,142,055
Total Grant & Scholarships 693 85% $7,441 $5,156,484

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Nebraska at Kearney students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 58.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.6%.

58.0%

  • asian 80.0% 4 students
  • African American 26.1% 6 students
  • white 60.4% 448 students
  • hispanic 49.5% 51 students
  • International Students 58.1% 18 students
  • Mixed Race 45.8% 11 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Basketball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Nebraska at Kearney provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Nebraska at Kearney offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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