University of Nebraska at Kearney
tuition & fees
$15,920
graduate tuition & fees
$15,570
acceptance rate
86%
Student Population
6,041
online students
2,358
Number of Programs
62
Financial Aid Amount
$8,945
SAT Scores
1,060
Graduation Rate
54%
University of Nebraska at Kearney is a Public, 4 years college located in Kearney, Nebraska. UNK ranked 5th in Nebraska Colleges and 22nd in Federal Region VII.
It has a total enrollment of 6,041 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. UNK's acceptance rate is 86.01% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Nebraska at Kearney is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Nebraska at Kearney and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2504 9th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68849-1212 |
| Phone | 308-865-8441 |
| WEB | www.unk.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.unk.edu/admissions/index.php |
| Online Application | www.unk.edu/admissions/apply.php |
| Financial Aid | www.unk.edu/offices/financial_aid/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | www.unk.edu/NetPriceCalculator/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | www.unk.edu/offices/financial_aid/veterans_services/important-information.php |
| Athletic | https://www.unk.edu/factbook/_files/enrollment/star_report.pdf |
| Disability Service | www.unk.edu/offices/academic_success/dss/index.php |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Nebraska at Kearney is 86.01% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.00%. The application fees are $45 for undergraduate programs and $45 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86.01 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 15.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $45 |
Tuition & Fees
UNK's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,270 for Nebraska residents and $15,920 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.78% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($15,340).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $7,866 for Nebraska residents and $15,570 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.79% compared to the last year's rate.
| Nebraska Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,270 | $15,920 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $7,866 | $15,570 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 6,041 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 2,358 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UNK has 4,269 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,772 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,041 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,269 |
| Graduate Students | 1,772 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,358 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UNK offers 62 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 13 out of the 62 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UNK
| Number of programs | 62 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 13 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |