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University of Nebraska at Kearney
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Kearney, NE🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

This public university in Nebraska enrolls about 6,000 students and has a high acceptance rate of 89.5%. It's accessible for students across the academic spectrum, with middle-50% test scores ranging from 905–1125 on the SAT. Education and business are the dominant fields of study. Graduates earn a median of $50,105 ten years after entry, with typical federal debt around $19,500.

Acceptance rate
89.5%
Enrollment
6,041
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
58%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
905 – 1125
ACT (composite)
19 – 26
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$13,066
family income
$30–48k
$13,350
family income
$48–75k
$14,547
family income
$75–110k
$16,703
family income
$110k+
$20,664
family income
37% receive Pell grants
35% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Education
20.1%
Business & Marketing
18.2%
Health Professions
8.1%
Parks & Recreation
7.4%
Humanities
6.8%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$50,105
Earnings (6 yr)
$43,241
Completion
58%
Retention
80%
Median debt
$19,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Nebraska at Kearney?

University of Nebraska at Kearney has an acceptance rate of 89.5%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for University of Nebraska at Kearney?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 905 and 1125 on the SAT. The ACT range is 19–26.

How much does University of Nebraska at Kearney actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $13,066 per year, rising to $20,664 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.