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University of Nebraska at Kearney

University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public university in a distant town with 4,224 students and a 89% acceptance rate.

Kearney, Nebraska · Public · Town, distant · 4,224 students

NCAA Division II · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Admission rate

89%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,118

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

18–25

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$16,242

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

58%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

77%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$50,105

10 years after entry

Students

4,224

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$13,066
$30,001–48,000$13,350
$48,001–75,000$14,547
$75,001–110,000$16,703
Over $110,000$20,664

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney courseCredits
Calculus BC3
Mathematics 115 Mathematics115 Mathematics115 &…Mathematics 115 Mathematics115 Mathematics115 & Mathematics 202 5 5 10
Biology3Biology 1034 credits
Chemistry3Chemistry 1454 credits
Physics 13Physics 205 (no lab)4 credits
English Language and Composition3English 1013 credits
English Literature and Composition3English 1013 credits
United States History3History 2503 credits
Psychology3Psychology 2033 credits
Show all 26 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus BC3
Mathematics 115 Mathematics115 Mathematics115 &…Mathematics 115 Mathematics115 Mathematics115 & Mathematics 202 5 5 10
Biology3Biology 1034 credits
Biology4Biology 103 + Department recommended course8 credits
Chemistry3Chemistry 1454 credits
Chemistry4Chemistry 160 & 160L4 credits
Physics 13Physics 205 (no lab)4 credits
Physics 15Physics 205 & Physics 206 (no labs)8 credits
English Language and Composition3English 1013 credits
English Literature and Composition3English 1013 credits
United States History3History 2503 credits
United States History5History 250, 2516 credits
Psychology3Psychology 2033 credits
Statistics3Statistics 2413 credits
Computer Science A3Computer Science 130 Cyber Systems 103, Spring 20204 credits
Macroeconomics3Economics 2703 credits
Microeconomics3Economics 2713 credits
World History: Modern3History 2123 credits
World History: Modern3History 2313 credits
Physics 23Physics 206 (no lab)4 credits
Physics 25Physics 205 & Physics 206 (no labs)8 credits
European History3History 2103 credits
European History5History 210 & 2116 credits
Human Geography4Geography 1063 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3Spanish 200 & 2016 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4Spanish 200, 201, 2059 credits
United States Government and Politics3Political Science 1103 credits
Computer Science Principles3General Elective Credit 3
Art History3Art 1203 credits
Music Theory3Department recommended precise course 3-6
French Language and Culture3French 200 & 2016 credits
French Language and Culture4French 200, 201, 2059 credits
German Language and Culture3German 200 & 2016 credits
German Language and Culture4German 200, 201, 2059 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4Physics 276 (no lab)4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4Physics 275 (no lab)4 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3Spanish 200 & 2016 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture4Spanish 200, 201, 2059 credits

Source: unk.edu:443 · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Elementary Education and Teaching143
Business Administration and Management127
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other54
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies47
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other45
General Studies44
Social Work43
Operations Management and Supervision33
Show the other 29 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences31
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other24
Art/Art Studies23
History21
English Language and Literature20
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies20
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching19
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management18
Computer and Information Sciences17
Communication Sciences and Disorders17
Sociology13
Journalism, Other12
Special Education and Teaching11
Music10
Rhetoric and Composition8
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology8
Political Science and Government7
Interior Design7
Agricultural Business and Management6
Foreign Languages and Literatures6
Chemistry6
Mathematics5
International Relations and Affairs4
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education4
Physics3
Spanish Language and Literature2
Geography2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts2
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

16% of men in fraternities · 21% of women in sororities · 19% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, distant

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Kearney, NE

57,905 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Kearney Regional (EAR)

Nearest hub airport

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 9.0 of 20

Elevation

2,180 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

14°F

July high

87°F

Annual snowfall

21.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

31 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$870 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division II, similar size