University of Nebraska at Kearney: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2100 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #567 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #516 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 23 | In Nebraska |
| #489 of 1,302 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 53 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 4,224
- Graduates
- 1,793
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.unk.edu
University of Nebraska at Kearney Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Nebraska at Kearney has an acceptance rate of 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 83% | 88% |
| Applicants | 7,253 | 3,042 | 4,203 |
| Admissions | 6,222 | 2,525 | 3,691 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 898 | 351 | 547 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 4 | 8 |
1,869 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,375 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
33 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Nebraska at Kearney are 970-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
800 or 88%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Nebraska at Kearney are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4607 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 759 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 252 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 161 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 138 (2%) |
| Asian | 49 (0.8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 32 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,779
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,450 | $6,432 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,450 | $6,432 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,418 | $14,136 |
| Fee in-district | $1,852 | $1,434 |
| Fee in-state | $1,852 | $1,434 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,842 | $1,434 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,921 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,566 |
| Room charge | $6,058 |
| Meal charge | $5,508 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney majors
University of Nebraska at Kearney has granted 856 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 487 master's across 19 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Nebraska at Kearney.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 117 | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 117 | 11 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 42 | 69 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 85 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 48 | 3 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 50 | |
| History, General | 19 | 30 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 45 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 45 | |
| Social Work | 44 | |
| General Studies | 42 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 41 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | 33 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 20 | 19 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 38 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 14 | 21 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | 15 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 34 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 15 | 15 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other | 29 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 22 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 21 | |
| Journalism, Other | 21 | |
| Music, General | 9 | 8 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 16 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 15 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 14 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 13 | |
| Interior Design | 12 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | 9 |
| Sociology, General | 10 | |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 8 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | |
| Geography | 1 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 856 | 487 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 40% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 55% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Nebraska at Kearney has published 4,393 scientific papers with 73,521 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Engineering, Sociology, Computer Science, Ecology, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 55 | 91 |
| 1993 | 31 | 87 |
| 1994 | 49 | 111 |
| 1995 | 58 | 135 |
| 1996 | 62 | 138 |
| 1997 | 66 | 165 |
| 1998 | 61 | 235 |
| 1999 | 90 | 289 |
| 2000 | 70 | 427 |
| 2001 | 62 | 470 |
| 2002 | 64 | 525 |
| 2003 | 71 | 617 |
| 2004 | 59 | 803 |
| 2005 | 108 | 964 |
| 2006 | 83 | 1007 |
| 2007 | 85 | 1187 |
| 2008 | 90 | 1363 |
| 2009 | 125 | 1575 |
| 2010 | 99 | 1788 |
| 2011 | 126 | 2107 |
| 2012 | 105 | 2416 |
| 2013 | 133 | 2713 |
| 2014 | 136 | 2924 |
| 2015 | 141 | 2997 |
| 2016 | 162 | 3170 |
| 2017 | 177 | 3365 |
| 2018 | 236 | 3986 |
| 2019 | 251 | 4631 |
| 2020 | 255 | 5687 |
| 2021 | 299 | 6063 |
| 2022 | 283 | 6572 |
| 2023 | 241 | 6733 |
| 2024 | 173 | 6521 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney alumni
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Kamaru Usman
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighteramateur wrestler
- Biography
-
Kamarudeen Usman is a Nigerian-American professional mixed martial artist, former freestyle wrestler, and graduated folkstyle wrestler. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Welterweight Champion. Usman is also The Ultimate Fighter 21 tournament winner. As of December 10, 2024, he is #3 in the UFC welterweight rankings.
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Marg Helgenberger
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Marg Helgenberger is an American actress. She began her career in the early 1980s and first came to attention for playing the role of Siobhan Ryan on the daytime soap opera Ryan's Hope from 1982 to 1986. She is best known for her role as Catherine Willows in the CBS police procedural drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–13), the subsequent television film Immortality (2015), and the second and third seasons of the sequel series CSI: Vegas (2022–2024). Helgenberger is also known for playing the role of K.C. Koloski in the ABC drama China Beach (1988–91), which earned her the 1990 Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She is also known for roles in the TV series Under the Dome and Intelligence, and the films Species (1995), Species II (1998), Erin Brockovich (2000), and Mr. Brooks (2007).
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Tyrus
- Occupations
- political pundittelevision presenterprofessional wrestleractor
- Biography
-
George Murdoch is an American cable news personality, actor, and former professional wrestler known by his ring/stage name Tyrus. As a wrestler, he was formerly signed to the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), where he is a former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion. As a cable news personality, he appears on Fox News, and its sister streaming service Fox Nation, primarily as a co-host/panelist on the late-night talk show Gutfeld!, as well as a contributor/fill-in host on other programs. In 2024, Tyrus was named host of Maintaining with Tyrus on the streaming platform OutKick, which is owned by Fox.
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Sean Covel
- Occupations
- film producer
- Biography
-
Sean Covel is an American film producer best known for being a producer of Napoleon Dynamite.
General info
| Alternative names | UNK University of Nebraska - Kearney Nebraska - Kearney Nebraska Kearney |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1903 |
| Motto | You Can, at UNK |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to August (August - December; January-May; May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 802 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2504 9th Avenue Kearney, Nebraska, 68849-1212 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 34,000 |
| Phone | 3088658441 |