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University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, Nebraska · Public · 4,088 undergrads

University of Nebraska at Kearney admits 89% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into University of Nebraska at Kearney?

89% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 905–1125 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

5,283 applied, 4,728 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does University of Nebraska at Kearney cost?

$17,891 a year in-state

Out of state: about $25,103 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $27,218.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$15,830
$30,000–$48,000$15,419
$48,000–$75,000$15,626
$75,000–$110,000$18,858
over $110,000$21,819

Out-of-state tuition is $16,134 a year, against $8,922 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $7,212 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of Nebraska at Kearney need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked University of Nebraska at Kearney's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Nebraska at Kearney didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of Nebraska at Kearney's site

What it's like

4,088
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
Town
Campus setting in Kearney, NE.
80%
of first-years come back for year two.
31%
finish in four years. 60% within six.
$55.2k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$17.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is University of Nebraska at Kearney's acceptance rate?
89% for fall 2024: 4,728 of 5,283 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Nebraska at Kearney?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 905 to 1125 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Nebraska at Kearney cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $15,626 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $27,218.
How much does University of Nebraska at Kearney cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Nebraska at Kearney is $16,134 a year, against $8,922 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $17,891 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $7,212 tuition gap gives about $25,103 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Nebraska at Kearney's graduation rate?
60% of students finish within six years and 31% within four (IPEDS).