University of Nebraska at Kearney
tuition & fees
$16,484
graduate tuition & fees
$16,074
acceptance rate
89%
Student Population
5,881
online students
2,191
Number of Programs
61
Financial Aid Amount
$11,172
SAT Scores
1,030
Graduation Rate
58%
University of Nebraska at Kearney is a Public, 4 years college located in Kearney, Nebraska. UNK ranked 5th in Nebraska Colleges and 16th in Federal Region VII.
It has a total enrollment of 5,881 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. UNK's acceptance rate is 89.49% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Nebraska at Kearney is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Nebraska at Kearney and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2504 9th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68849-1212 |
| Phone | 308-865-8441 |
| WEB | www.unk.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.unk.edu/admissions/index.php |
| Online Application | www.unk.edu/admissions/apply.php |
| Financial Aid | www.unk.edu/offices/financial_aid/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | www.unk.edu/netpricecalculator/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | www.unk.edu/offices/financial_aid/veterans_services/important-information.php |
| Athletic | https://www.unk.edu/factbook/_files/enrollment/star_report.pdf |
| Disability Service | www.unk.edu/offices/academic_success/dss/index.php |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Nebraska at Kearney is 89.49% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.51%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89.49 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.51 % |
Tuition & Fees
UNK's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,564 for Nebraska residents and $16,484 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.54% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($15,920).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,106 for Nebraska residents and $16,074 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.24% compared to the last year's rate.
| Nebraska Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,564 | $16,484 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,106 | $16,074 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 5,881 students have enrolled at UNK (2024-2025). Among them, 2,191 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UNK has 4,213 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,668 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,881 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,213 |
| Graduate Students | 1,668 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,191 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UNK offers 61 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 13 out of the 61 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UNK
| Number of programs | 61 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 13 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |