University of Nebraska at Kearney Admission

Application Fee

$45

Graduate Application Fee

$45

Acceptance Rate

86.01%

Yield (Enrollment Rate)

15.00%

Freshmen Enrollment

863

SAT Scores

1,060

For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,794 students have applied and 5,842 students have allowed to admit to University of Nebraska at Kearney (Acceptance rate: 85.99%). UNK's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.77 % where 863 students have finally enrolled out of 5,842 admitted students.

UNK acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nebraska. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bellevue University and Concordia University-Nebraska, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 89.99%).

UNK enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nebraska. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 24.03%).

How to Apply to University of Nebraska at Kearney

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UNK. UNK offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .

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

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UNK and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney is 1,060 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Nebraska at Kearney is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,140). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.

UNK SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
	SAT Average	ACT Average
University of Nebraska at Kearney	1,060	21
Similarly Colleges in Rankings	1,140	23
All U.S. Colleges	1,123	68
Public, 4-Years Colleges	1,112	67
4-Years Colleges	1,124	68
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nebraska	1,097	69

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

At University of Nebraska at Kearney, 37 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).

The average SAT score is about 1,060 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nebraska. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

SAT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	490	560	600
Mathematics	510	540	600
Total	1,000	1,100	1,200

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)

At University of Nebraska at Kearney, 734 students submitted ACT scores (85% of enrolled students).

The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nebraska. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

ACT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Composite	19	22	25
English	18	21	25
Mathematics	18	22	25

UNK Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Nebraska at Kearney. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Recommendations, and Admission test scores.

Admission Requirements for Applying to University of Nebraska at Kearney
Secondary school GPA	Considered, if submitted
Secondary school rank	Considered, if submitted
Secondary school record	Required
Completion of college-preparatory program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competencies	Not Considered
Admission test scores	Considered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Required
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered