University of Nebraska at Kearney
PublicKearney, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney, in Kearney, NE, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 4,088 students. University of Nebraska at Kearney is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 89%. Among reported majors, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions shows the strongest outcomes -- $77,034/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $6,608 more per year in tuition and fees (1.8x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Nebraska at Kearney takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Residents of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition in selected programs. The school decides who qualifies.
Where do you stand against University of Nebraska at Kearney's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Nebraska at Kearney weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Nebraska at Kearney's acceptance rate?
University of Nebraska at Kearney in Kearney, NE admits approximately 89% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Nebraska at Kearney?
Admitted students at University of Nebraska at Kearney typically score between 905–1125 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Nebraska at Kearney?
Admitted students at University of Nebraska at Kearney typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Nebraska at Kearney cost?
University of Nebraska at Kearney's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,808 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Nebraska at Kearney offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Nebraska at Kearney takes part in the Midwest Student Exchange Program, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Nebraska at Kearney?
For 2024-25, University of Nebraska at Kearney's published tuition and required fees were $15,284 for out-of-state students and $8,676 for in-state students -- $6,608 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does University of Nebraska at Kearney require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Nebraska at Kearney doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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