University of Nebraska at Kearney — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

85.8%

Acceptance Rate

4,130

Undergrads

$16,488

Net Price / Year

59.8%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About University of Nebraska at Kearney

University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public 4-year institution located in Kearney, NE. The school enrolls approximately 5,881 students. With an acceptance rate of 85.8%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 5,881

Men 2,094

Women 3,787

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 33.5%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 80%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

85.8%

Acceptance Rate

5,283

Applications

875

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

495

575

SAT Math

410

550

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	5,283	4,728	875	89.5%
2022	6,794	5,842	863	86.0%
2020	5,359	4,738	833	88.4%
2018	5,559	5,205	944	93.6%
2016	2,815	2,395	1,008	85.1%

Costs & Financial Aid

$16,488

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

33.5%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

59.8%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	152	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	105	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	86	N/A	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.	78	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	59	N/A	N/A
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.	57	N/A	N/A
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies.	45	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	45	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	43	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	41	N/A	N/A
History.	38	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	37	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	33	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	32	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	32	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	28	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	26	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	26	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	25	N/A	N/A
Journalism.	24	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	24	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	24	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	23	N/A	N/A
History.	20	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	18	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	18	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	16	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	16	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	15	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	15	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	13	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.	13	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	11	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	10	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	10	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	10	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	10	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	8	N/A	N/A
Music.	8	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	7	N/A	N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.	6	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	6	N/A	N/A
Music.	6	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	5	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	4	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	3	N/A	N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.	2	N/A	N/A
Geography and Cartography.	2	N/A	N/A
Physics.	1	N/A	N/A
Economics.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$10,046,054

Total Athletics Expenses

$10,046,054

Total Athletics Revenue

449

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	140	$2,234,262	$2,234,262	N/A
Basketball	Coed	30	$1,324,814	$1,342,963	N/A
Volleyball	Women	22	$912,918	$912,918	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	281	$824,510	$824,510	N/A
Tennis	Coed	20	$695,538	$706,429	N/A
Wrestling	Men	41	$645,222	$645,222	N/A
Softball	Women	19	$379,321	$379,321	N/A
Soccer	Women	19	$322,294	$325,681	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Women	66	$256,246	$256,246	N/A
Golf	Women	44	$184,671	$184,671	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Burglary	19
Rape	17
Fondling	10
Aggravated Assault	3
Robbery	1