University of Nebraska at Kearney

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Nebraska at Kearney. Around 86% of applicants get into University of Nebraska at Kearney each year. Out of 6,794 applications received in 2023, 5,842 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to University of Nebraska at Kearney, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/15 and the application fee costs $45.

University of Nebraska at Kearney Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of Nebraska at Kearney's admissions stats.

University of Nebraska at Kearney 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	24%
Mean SAT Score	1098
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	4%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	85%
Waitlist	No

University of Nebraska at Kearney Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 15	–

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University of Nebraska at Kearney does not offer early decision or early action.

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Nebraska Kearney?

It is moderately difficult to get into Nebraska Kearney. Nebraska Kearney evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Nebraska Kearney accepted 86% of students, around 5,842 from the 6,794 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Nebraska Kearney, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of Nebraska at Kearney

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Nebraska at Kearney

University of Nebraska at Kearney has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does University of Nebraska at Kearney Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at University of Nebraska at Kearney

Wondering what factors are considered by University of Nebraska at Kearney during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Academic GPA	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with University of Nebraska at Kearney for more information on admission factors.

University of Nebraska at Kearney 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of Nebraska at Kearney, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with University of Nebraska at Kearney's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	3	–
Other Requirements	–	–	√	rank in upper 50% of high school class
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Nebraska at Kearney?

Students admitted to University of Nebraska at Kearney have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 74% submitted a class rank. At University of Nebraska at Kearney 24% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 48% were in the top 25% and 77% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Nebraska at Kearney, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	21.74%
3.75 and 3.99	27.32%
3.50 and 3.74	18.6%
3.25 and 3.49	10.4%
3.00 and 3.24	9.9%
2.50 and 2.9	8.6%
2.00 and 2.49	2.44%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Nebraska at Kearney directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Nebraska at Kearney is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 4% of University of Nebraska at Kearney's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 85% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Nebraska at Kearney?

To be competitive with other University of Nebraska at Kearney applicants, you should aim to score between 970 and 1200 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Nebraska at Kearney 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1200 and 25% of scored lower than 970, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of Nebraska at Kearney student is 1098.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Nebraska at Kearney students scored 600 or higher and 75% of students scored 490 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Nebraska at Kearney students scored 600 or higher, and 75% scored a 490 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of Nebraska at Kearney, you should strive to earn between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Nebraska at Kearney's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Nebraska at Kearney students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to University of Nebraska at Kearney

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Nebraska at Kearney. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Nebraska at Kearney during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of Nebraska at Kearney Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Nebraska at Kearney?

❌ Students who are admitted to University of Nebraska at Kearney must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does University of Nebraska at Kearney accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Nebraska at Kearney accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Nebraska at Kearney accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of Nebraska at Kearney accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ University of Nebraska at Kearney does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Nebraska at Kearney?

✅ University of Nebraska at Kearney is not test optional.

What is University of Nebraska at Kearney's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of Nebraska at Kearney is 86%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Nebraska at Kearney?

❌ University of Nebraska at Kearney does not offer early decision.

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