University of Nebraska at Kearney

If you are applying to Nebraska Kearney, the regular decision application deadline is August 15 and the fee for the application costs $45.

Students who submit their applications to Nebraska Kearney for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than September 1.

Nebraska Kearney Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Nebraska Kearney 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	18%
Mean SAT Score	1031
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	4%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	86%
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	––	––

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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 2021, Nebraska Kearney accepted 90% of all applicants, around 5,488 of the 6,076 students who applied.

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

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Nebraska Kearney

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

What Does Nebraska 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 are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating 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 shine.

Admissions Factors at Nebraska Kearney

Wondering what factors are considered by Nebraska 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
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Considered
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

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

Nebraska Kearney 2022-2023 Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)			3
Interview
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 Nebraska Kearney?

Students admitted to Nebraska Kearney have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

Out of all students that were admitted, 72% submitted a class rank. At Nebraska Kearney 18% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 43% were in the top 25% and 74% 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	18.25%
3.75 and 3.99	24.26%
3.50 and 3.74	18.14%
3.25 and 3.49	9.18%
3.00 and 3.24	10.13%
2.50 and 2.9	13.71%
2.00 and 2.49	5.38%

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 Nebraska Kearney directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights 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

Nebraska Kearney considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Nebraska 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 Nebraska Kearney's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 86% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Nebraska Kearney?

To be competitive with other Nebraska Kearney applicants, you should aim to earn between 948 and 1100 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Nebraska Kearney 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1100 and 25% of scored lower than 948, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Nebraska Kearney student is 1031.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Nebraska Kearney students scored 553 or higher and 75% of students scored 468 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Nebraska Kearney students scored 580 or higher, and 75% scored a 468 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Nebraska Kearney?

To be most competitive at Nebraska Kearney, you should strive to earn between 18 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Nebraska 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 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Nebraska Kearney students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

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More Information on Transferring to University of Nebraska at Kearney

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

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

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Nebraska Kearney Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Nebraska Kearney?

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

Does Nebraska Kearney accept transfer credits?

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

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

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

❌ Nebraska Kearney does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Nebraska Kearney?

✅ Nebraska Kearney is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Nebraska Kearney's acceptance rate?

✅ Nebraska Kearney has an acceptance rate of 90%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Nebraska Kearney?

❌ Nebraska Kearney does not offer early decision.

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