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University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NEPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public institution located in the town setting of Kearney, NE. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading495 - 575
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math410 - 550
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 26
1typical 50% range36
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,298
Earnings 5yr: $61,239
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,034
Earnings 5yr: $58,876
Debt: $27,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,061
Earnings 5yr: $77,134
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,151
Earnings 5yr: $55,896
Debt: $19,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,684
Earnings 5yr: $71,637
Debt: $20,199
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,020
Earnings 5yr: $63,591
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,153
Earnings 5yr: $62,954
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,988
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,941
Earnings 5yr: $47,989
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,612
Earnings 5yr: $59,341
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,438
Earnings 5yr: $62,723
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,698
Earnings 5yr: $53,439
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,090
Earnings 5yr: $60,832
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,873
Earnings 5yr: $63,624
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,307
Earnings 5yr: $58,907
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,621
Earnings 5yr: $64,976
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,356
Earnings 5yr: $49,731
Debt: $19,250
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,563
Earnings 5yr: $58,149
Debt: $23,500
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,348
Earnings 5yr: $52,815
Debt: $21,970
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,203
Earnings 5yr: $41,982
Debt: $24,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,242
In-State Tuition$8,676
Out-of-State Tuition$15,284
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
37%
Pell Grants
35%
Take Loans
70%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,241
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$50,105
Completion Signals
58%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,070
Est. Monthly Payment
$141/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
38%
Men62%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
11%
Avg Family Income
$64,868
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