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University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney
KEARNEY, NE . 4 Year 3.7
#507 in Best Colleges in America
2504 9TH AVE KEARNEY, NE 68849

Overview

The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public university located in the central United States, with a history dating back to 1905. The university offers over 170 undergraduate and graduate programs, particularly excelling in education, business, health sciences, and the arts. It is renowned for its small class sizes, practice-oriented approach, and welcoming campus culture, with an excellent student-to-faculty ratio and a strong focus on individual student development. The campus is situated in the quiet and safe city of Kearney, where the cost of living is relatively low, making it an ideal environment for focusing on academics and pursuing personal interests. It is one of the most cost-effective and academically vibrant universities in the Midwest region.

Rankings

  • 40

    #40 in Best Colleges for Sports Management in America

  • 3

    #3 in Top Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 182

    #182 in Top Public Universities in America

  • Best Colleges for Sports Management in America 40 of 454
  • Top Public Universities in America 182 of 601
  • Colleges with the Best Student Life in America 214 of 1,509

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • B+Value
  • A Diversity
  • BCampus
  • BAthletics
  • A Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • B+Location
  • BDorms
  • B Campus Food
  • A Student Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Business
    120 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    107 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    60 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    58 Graduates
  • Family Studies and Consumer Sciences
    46 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    44 Graduates
  • Operations Management
    43 Graduates
  • Research and Experimental Psychology
    43 Graduates
  • Health Professions
    40 Graduates
  • Biology
    34 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 90%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $45
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    930-1130
  • ACT Range
    18-25
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Considered but not required
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    No

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,441
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    58%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    3,781 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    646
  • Undergrads Over 25
    13%
  • Pell Grant
    38%
  • Varsity Athletes
    12%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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