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Colleges / University of Nebraska at Kearney

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate90%
Acceptance Rate90%

About Nebraska Kearney

University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public, state institution in the town of Kearney, Nebraska. Nebraska Kearney was founded in 1903. The college enrolls around 6,275 students a year, including 4,427 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Nebraska at Kearney

It is moderately difficult to get into Nebraska Kearney. The acceptance rate at Nebraska Kearney is 90%. Out of 6,076 applications received in 2022, 5,488 students were offered admission.

University of Nebraska at Kearney Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 90%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.2
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 4%

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College Info

2504 9th Avenue Kearney, NE 68849-0001

Campus Setting: Small Town

Nebraska Kearney Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Nebraska Kearney is Aug 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Nebraska Kearney is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Nebraska Kearney ACT Scores

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ACT Range

18 - 25

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

25 and Above

Good

18 to 25

Avg

18 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Nebraska Kearney is 22. Students with an ACT score of 25 and above have a good chance of getting into Nebraska Kearney. Students with an ACT score that falls between 18 and 25 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 18 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Nebraska Kearney SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

948 - 1100

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Math SAT Range

470 - 553

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Reading SAT Range

468 - 580

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1100 and Above

Good

948 to 1100

Avg

948 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Nebraska Kearney students is 1031. Applicants with SAT scores of 1100 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Nebraska Kearney, while applicants with SAT scores between 948 to 1100 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 948 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Nebraska Kearney.

Nebraska Kearney Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$19,280

In State

$26,660

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$6,270
$13,650
Fees
$1,670
$1,670
Housing
$10,628
$10,628
Books
$712
$712

Student Life

Wondering what life at Nebraska Kearney is like? There are approximately 6,275 students enrolled at Nebraska Kearney, including 4,427 undergraduate students and 1,848 graduate students. 85% percent of students attend school full-time, 91% percent are from NE and 9% percent of students are from other states.

85%

Full Time

15%

Part Time

91%

In State

9%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

6,275

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

90%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,940

Out-of-State

$15,320

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 15
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