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University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE
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Admit Rate
89%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$25,808
$32,416 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional§ (source: University of Nebraska at Kearney admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)

UNK's own pages never use the literal term 'test-optional'; classification is inferred from explicit 'not required for admission' language plus GPA/class-rank alternative qualifying pathways.

Data sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Deadlines checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Admissions

Overall
89%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.

Mid-50% SAT
970-1150 (SAT evidence-based reading + math, 25th-75th percentile)† (source: IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023)
SAT/ACT optional
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Elementary Education and Teaching
  2. 2Business Administration
  3. 3Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)
  4. 4Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  5. 5Research and Experimental Psychology
  6. 6General Studies
  7. 7Social Work
  8. 8Operations Management and Supervision
  9. 9Biology
  10. 10Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services (other)

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so University of Nebraska at Kearney may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines‡ (source: UNK academic policies handbook · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026)
Rolling Admission
Not publicly reported · Non-binding
Essay details are being verified

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Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division II
Varsity sports (10)
BasketballFootballGolfSoccerSoftballSwimming and divingTennisTrack and field and cross countryVolleyballWrestling
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
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Academics

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

We haven't confirmed this yet.

Interdisciplinary Pathways

None documented yet.

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$25,808* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$32,416* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $8,676* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $15,284* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $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

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

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Scholarships and merit aid

We don't have a confirmed note on merit scholarships at this school. Check its financial aid pages rather than assuming either way.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Kearney, NE· Small City
Undergraduates
4,224
Setting
Small City
In a fraternity or sorority
Not publicly reported
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†IPEDS 2023-24 Admissions · 2023

‡UNK academic policies handbook · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026

§University of Nebraska at Kearney admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026

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