What University of Nebraska at Kearney costs
University of Nebraska at Kearney charges $8,676 a year in published tuition and fees for Nebraska residents, about $4,338 a semester, and $15,284 a year for students from other states, about $7,642 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $25,808 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,417 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into University of Nebraska at Kearney
For fall 2024, University of Nebraska at Kearney received 5,283 applications and admitted 4,728 students, and 875 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 905 and 1125.
What University of Nebraska at Kearney students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Nebraska at Kearney (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 143 |
| Business Administration and Management | 127 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 54 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 47 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 45 |
| General Studies | 44 |
| Social Work | 43 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 33 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like University of Nebraska at Kearney
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois: 4,188 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin: 4,205 undergraduates
- Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas: 4,210 undergraduates
- Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri: 4,378 undergraduates
- Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois: 4,410 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Nebraska at Kearney's acceptance rate? 89.5% for fall 2024: 4,728 of 5,283 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Nebraska at Kearney? $8,676 a year for in-state students and $15,284 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of Nebraska at Kearney? About 4,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do University of Nebraska at Kearney students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 905–1125.
What is the campus setting at University of Nebraska at Kearney? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Nebraska at Kearney (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Nebraska at Kearney
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
