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University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney,
NE
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate86%
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About Nebraska Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public, state university in the town of Kearney, Nebraska. Nebraska Kearney was founded in 1903. The college enrolls around 6,041 students per year, including 4,274 undergraduate students.
Nebraska Kearney Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Nebraska Kearney. The acceptance rate at Nebraska Kearney is 86%. Out of 6,794 applications received in 2022, 5,842 students were offered admission.
| University of Nebraska at Kearney Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 86% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 4% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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College Info
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 SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
970 - 1200
Math SAT Range
510 - 600
Reading SAT Range
490 - 600
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1200 and Above
Good
970 to 1200
Avg
970 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Nebraska Kearney students is 1098. Applicants with SAT scores of 1200 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Nebraska Kearney, while applicants with SAT scores between 970 to 1200 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 970 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Nebraska Kearney.
Nebraska Kearney Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$20,586
In State$28,236
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$6,480
$14,130
Fees
$1,790
$1,790
Housing
$11,566
$11,566
Books
$750
$750
Student Life
Wondering what life at Nebraska Kearney is like? There are approximately 6,041 students enrolled at Nebraska Kearney, including 4,274 undergraduate students and 1,767 graduate students. 86% percent of students attend school full-time, 90% percent are from NE and 10% percent of students are from other states.
86%
Full Time14%
Part Time90%
In State10%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
6,041
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
86%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 15
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