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University of Nebraska at Kearney

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Kearney, NE

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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

Admit rate89%
SAT range905–1125
ACT range19–26
Undergrads4,088
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$25,808
4-year grad rate59%
Median earnings, 10yr out$50,105

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans35%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out70%

"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

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agricultural Business and Management$61,438/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$67,151/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$64,684/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism$51,659/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$61,988/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$44,687/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$41,922/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$61,941/yr
English Language and Literature, General$41,180/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies$49,584/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$77,034/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$53,348/yr
History
History$47,590/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$55,356/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$47,600/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$54,563/yr
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$52,669/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$50,360/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$53,203/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$49,521/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,170
Typical room charge$5,596
Typical board charge$5,348

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

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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 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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