University of Nebraska at Kearney

Overview

University of Nebraska at Kearney is a Comprehensive institution located in Kearney, NE, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 905 West 25th Street
Kearney, NE  68849-0001
United States

Contact Mr. Dusty Newton
Director of Admissions
Email: admissionsug@unk.edu
Phone: 308-865-8702
Fax: 308-865-8987

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Business And Management
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
Operations Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Mass Communication/media
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Consumer Economics Related
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
German
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions Related
Communication Sciences And Disorders
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation And Leisure
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Dramatic/theater Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,843

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,406

Females Applied

2,825

Females Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,505

Males Applied

2,007

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

45

Application Fee

3.48

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Rank in upper 50% of high school class

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	September 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		510	555
SAT Math		525	588
ACT Composite		19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,940

In-state

12,930

Out-of-state

Fees

1,573

Full-time student fees

9,878

Room & board

5,058

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

10,769

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,008

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,757

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,001

Avg. Loan Aid

4,975

Avg. Grant Aid

7,946

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

68%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,843

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.17%
Black or African American	2.39%
White or Caucasian	78.04%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	0.79%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	2.05%
Other	0.27%

Gender

Male (42.54%)

Female (57.46%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	35%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Student Services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

457

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 323

Part-time - 134

Male - 228

Female - 229