University of Nebraska at Kearney
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,088 students.
About This School
University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public institution located in Kearney, Nebraska with approximately 4,088 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Nebraska at Kearney has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,242 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $45,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a public university in Kearney, Nebraska, United States. It is a part of the University of Nebraska system. The university was formed in 1903 by the Nebraska State Legislature as Kearney State Normal School. The school would later join the University of Nebraska system in 1989 and would re-brand to its current name in 1991.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $16,488/year average net price and a low median debt of $13,070 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a degree in the region. However, a 60% graduation rate and 77% freshman retention rate suggest a meaningful portion of students don't finish — worth asking admissions why, and honestly reflecting on what support systems you'll need. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan, but go in with eyes open about the completion odds.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,088 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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