University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE · Town · 4,088 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Kearney, NE, 68849-1212 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
172 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$25,808
Out-of-state COA
$32,416
Avg net price
$16,242
Room & board
$12,198
In-state tuition
$8,676
Out-of-state tuition
$15,284
Books & supplies
$798/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,066
$30–48k
$13,350
$48–75k
$14,547
$75–110k
$16,703
$110k+
$20,664
Admissions
Admit rate
89%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1118
Reading 495–575
Math 410–550
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 19–26
English 18–25
Math 17–25
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
59%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
24%
Consumer completion
55%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
57%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
13%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,241
Median earnings (10yr)
$50,105
Median debt
$19,500
Monthly loan payment
$207
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$24,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,500
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
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Student : Faculty ratio
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Pell grant recipients
37%
First-generation
34%
Median family income
$56,349
Independent students
18%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Hispanic
15%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,241
10 years after entry
$50,105
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Institutional
Endowment
$88M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
66%
Avg faculty salary
$8,350/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,409
Federal loan rate
35%
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